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CN56 DNJ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,910 mi
Last recorded114,910 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 DNJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 114,910 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 114,905 miles

Central Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement pivot on rear axle (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,264 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 97,864 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 97,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 94,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,184 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 79,793 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

condition of offside rear bump stop

Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,114 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,136 miles

covers over door sills

engine oil low

Fail 13 Dec 2010 39,529 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,529 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 27,233 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 27,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CN56 DNJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CN56 DNJ, 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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CN56 DNJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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