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DE56 HYV

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,771 mi
Last recorded138,771 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 138,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 138,771 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability trailing arm mounting onto axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 133,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 133,859 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 127,666 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 127,664 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 123,028 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2016 122,836 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2015 112,888 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 112,888 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 99,809 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,783 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 85,783 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,553 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 69,553 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn close to the legal limit [2mm]

Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,234 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,462 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 24,643 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 24,643 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 HYV 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 57.9%.

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 HYV, 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 HYV is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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