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KB06 NSU

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,192 mi
Last recorded144,192 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 NSU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 144,192 miles

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

Under seal corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2019 141,528 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 139,063 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 139,061 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 137,094 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 137,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 133,980 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 126,696 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 122,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2013 118,447 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 118,447 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 113,645 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 108,684 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 101,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 101,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,819 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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KB06 NSU is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black 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 KB06 NSU, 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 KB06 NSU registered?

KB06 NSU is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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