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EJ06 UDK

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,249 mi
Last recorded170,249 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 UDK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 170,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by roll bar link rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 170,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by roll bar link rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 157,123 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 144,283 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 144,278 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake leaver (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 130,550 miles

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

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

Nearside hand brake only just met requirments

Pass 18 Dec 2017 116,326 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 116,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 103,813 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 103,813 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 92,662 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 92,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,960 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 71,929 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 71,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2012 63,282 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,819 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,158 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 19,769 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,968 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,793 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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EJ06 UDK is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ06 UDK, 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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EJ06 UDK is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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