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DV55 OKZ

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,656 mi
Last recorded113,656 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 OKZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 113,656 miles

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/r tyre has cracking on inner shoulder

Fail 16 May 2017 113,656 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/r tyre has cracking on inner shoulder

Pass 20 May 2016 109,052 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 103,674 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r shock absorber rubber cover split

Fail 12 May 2015 103,672 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r shock absorber rubber cover split

Pass 16 May 2014 94,067 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 94,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 84,263 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 84,090 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,893 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,339 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,821 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 73,821 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,156 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 70,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 91,582 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 91,582 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DV55 OKZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DV55 OKZ, 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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DV55 OKZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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