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DU06 UTW

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,007 mi
Last recorded155,007 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 155,007 miles

General corrosion all round

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust flange corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sill covers

Pass 17 Oct 2022 14,047 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 148,023 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 135,860 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sill corroded

Offside Front Sill corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 129,800 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side step corroded,sharp edges

Pass 13 Aug 2019 125,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

corrosion to the exhaust

n/s/f fog light not working

unable to see the inner brake pads

Fail 12 Aug 2019 125,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

corrosion to the exhaust

n/s/f fog light not working

unable to see the inner brake pads

Pass 1 Aug 2018 117,424 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 117,424 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 113,638 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 105,281 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 96,090 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,122 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 77,012 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,460 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,092 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

uneven wear to both front tyres recommend tracking

Fail 5 Mar 2012 59,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

uneven wear to both front tyres recommend tracking

Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,231 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,907 miles

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

Front tyres low on tread on sides.

Uneven tyre wear all round.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,726 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 UTW is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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