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EF06 WXA

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,534 mi
Last recorded147,534 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 WXA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 147,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body condition under vehicle, extensive corrosion & some body panels rusted away.

Fail 4 Jan 2022 147,534 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body condition under vehicle, extensive corrosion & some body panels rusted away.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 138,750 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 138,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 135,276 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower under vehicle rusty hole outside prescribed areas at sill

parking brake effort only just pass MOT. requirements

tow bar extensive corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2019 135,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower under vehicle rusty hole outside prescribed areas at sill

tow bar extensive corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2018 122,310 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose temporary repair with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar extensive corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2018 122,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle bracket rusted through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket arm rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose temporary repair with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting part missing (6.1.2 (a))

tow bar extensive corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2017 111,461 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 101,608 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 91,495 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 83,389 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 76,119 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 68,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,577 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)

front brake pads are app. 75-80% worn

Fail 14 Jun 2011 59,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

front brake pads are app. 75-80% worn

n/s/f tyre is on the limit !

Pass 17 Jun 2010 49,326 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,851 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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EF06 WXA is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF06 WXA, 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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EF06 WXA is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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