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DE56 HYW

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,260 mi
Last recorded118,260 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 118,260 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle under sealed

Pass 25 Jan 2024 113,883 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 113,850 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 109,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 109,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Track Control Arm to Axle Mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 84,213 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 82,482 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 82,475 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,018 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 77,912 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,828 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes in general (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,786 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 65,159 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,510 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 59,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 49,656 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,656 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 43,092 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 32,796 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 32,796 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 25,524 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 HYW is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DE56 HYW, 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 HYW registered?

DE56 HYW is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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