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EK06 LRF

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,886 mi
Last recorded142,886 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 LRF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 142,886 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 142,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 139,568 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 139,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 135,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 130,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 130,471 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 125,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 125,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 120,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 115,256 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

clutch fluid leaking

tow bar electricals

Fail 23 Jul 2018 107,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

tow bar electricals

Pass 16 Aug 2017 101,996 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 101,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,221 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front s/absorbers weak

Fail 24 Aug 2016 96,221 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front s/absorbers weak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 90,305 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,449 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,128 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,370 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 52,075 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,075 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,823 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 33,708 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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EK06 LRF is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EK06 LRF, 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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What year was EK06 LRF registered?

EK06 LRF is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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