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DV06 LJL

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,704 mi
Last recorded148,704 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 LJL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 148,704 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 143,913 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 141,862 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 141,862 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 137,703 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 137,703 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 122,886 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 122,886 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 120,689 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 114,581 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 110,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f & o/s/f drop link bars (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 101,344 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 101,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2013 98,061 miles

Both front side lamps slightly dim.

Left hand track rod joint with steering rack has slight play.

Right hand dipped beam not crisp pattern.

Pass 9 May 2012 88,406 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 88,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2011 77,185 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes starting to crack

slight play in steering rack n.s

wear lips on front brake discs

Pass 13 May 2010 60,242 miles

Slight play in n/side inner rack steering arm.

Pass 7 May 2009 39,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DV06 LJL is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DV06 LJL, 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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DV06 LJL is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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