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DE56 HYM

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,205 mi
Last recorded71,205 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 HYM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 71,205 miles

front metal brake pipes showing some corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge of tread

n/s/r brake slightly binding

outer sill covers attached to vehicle

park brake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 11 Dec 2024 69,469 miles

general corrosion under side of vehicle espescially o/s/r inner sill

o/s/r door outer trim becoming insecure

only small amount reserve travel in park brake lever

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2024 69,430 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle outer handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

general corrosion under side of vehicle espescially o/s/r inner sill

o/s/r door outer trim becoming insecure

only small amount reserve travel in park brake lever

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 66,883 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 64,449 miles

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2021 62,071 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 59,880 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 59,880 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 57,067 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 53,082 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 53,082 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 49,607 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 44,442 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 44,392 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 40,529 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 35,673 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 30,160 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 24,902 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 18,983 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 15,583 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 15,583 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 12,271 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 HYM is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DE56 HYM, 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 DE56 HYM registered?

DE56 HYM is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is DE56 HYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 HYM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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