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DY06 VDC

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,718 mi
Last recorded151,718 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 VDC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 151,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle case corroded

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Rear exhaust joint excessively corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 151,716 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner rack end play detected

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Rear exhaust joint excessively corroded

handbrake limited reserve travel noted.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 142,592 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

general under body corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 133,390 miles

Exhaust joints corroded but not leaking gases

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 133,390 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust joints corroded but not leaking gases

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 122,688 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 122,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 113,306 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 103,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Mar 2014 93,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2014 93,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,984 miles

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,142 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,661 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,375 miles

H/Brake travel but still has reserve.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,734 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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DY06 VDC is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY06 VDC, 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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DY06 VDC is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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