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DV06 VLC

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Lpg 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,909 mi
Last recorded92,909 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 VLC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 92,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 92,881 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,542 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,334 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,284 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 76,396 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 76,396 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,435 miles

Slight oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 22 Jun 2012 67,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,882 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 55,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 42,458 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 31,966 miles

Oil leak

slight misting of oil on power steering rack

Fail 21 May 2009 31,966 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

slight misting of oil on power steering rack

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 VLC is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLC, 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 VLC is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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