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PG06 KOB

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,111 mi
Last recorded131,111 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG06 KOB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 131,111 miles

all shock absorbers have limited damping

Fail 4 Aug 2020 131,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all shock absorbers have limited damping

Pass 9 Aug 2019 122,237 miles

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

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 115,067 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced top axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2018 115,067 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced top axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 109,036 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 109,021 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced top of axle (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced top of axle (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 101,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 93,418 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre flat

Fail 9 Nov 2015 93,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre flat

engine oil low needs topping up

Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,743 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2014 79,743 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r hub bearing not checked

Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,546 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,611 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,796 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,589 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,609 miles

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

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

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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PG06 KOB is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PG06 KOB, 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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PG06 KOB is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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