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DE56 APZ

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,883 mi
Last recorded138,883 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 APZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 138,883 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 123,174 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 123,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 118,501 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 109,013 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front shocks corroded

o/s/r brake has slight binding

Fail 26 Mar 2019 109,012 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

both front shocks corroded

o/s/r brake has slight binding

Pass 6 Apr 2018 100,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded General all over. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Surface corrosion on towbar.

Fail 4 Apr 2018 100,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded General all over. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Spare wheel tyre flat.

Surface corrosion on towbar.

Towbar wiring at the back of socket exposed.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,443 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Generally. (3.6.B.2c)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Trailer socket wiring grommet split allowing water ingress.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 91,443 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement Parking brake cable pivot. (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Generally. (3.6.B.2c)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Trailer socket wiring grommet split allowing water ingress.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 85,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre deteriored.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 85,894 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriored.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,501 miles

1>black paint/seal coating under the vehicle and on some componants2>rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,863 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 65,884 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,214 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 63,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 58,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 51,005 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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DE56 APZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE56 APZ, 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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DE56 APZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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