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DX06 WXM

2006 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,757 mi
Last recorded133,757 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 WXM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 133,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

inner sills corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2022 126,814 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))

sill covers fitted

underside corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2022 126,814 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

underside corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2021 126,800 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch by door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 122,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 122,631 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body bush(D-bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2019 114,636 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both limited dampening (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 114,619 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both limited dampening (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 108,061 miles

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

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

hand brake just passed at 16%

handbrake has little reserve travel

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2017 103,909 miles

Central Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in the tread and perished

Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,879 miles

Rear slight play in anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,981 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,072 miles

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

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Fail 7 Mar 2014 89,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 31 Dec 2012 79,236 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,068 miles

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

nearside park brake cable linkage seized

Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,142 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 47,079 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 36,694 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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DX06 WXM is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Red 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 DX06 WXM, 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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DX06 WXM is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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