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DU06 JWJ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,889 mi
Last recorded121,889 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 JWJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 121,889 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 117,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 117,093 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 111,153 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 107,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,174 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 94,173 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Hand brake piviot (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 87,905 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 80,720 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component very slight on rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 69,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 64,683 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 58,213 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 52,845 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 42,650 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 31,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,031 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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DU06 JWJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 80,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU06 JWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU06 JWJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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