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DE56 HZA

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

125,101 mi
Last recorded125,101 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 125,101 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 108,938 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 103,071 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 98,972 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 93,635 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,695 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 85,856 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 85,793 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 78,885 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 73,643 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 69,204 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,983 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Slight oil leak to steering rack

Spare tyre low pressure

Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,651 miles

engine oil leak sump plug area

steering rack damp

Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,439 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 43,734 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 37,987 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 31,714 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,262 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 HZA is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 HZA, 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 HZA registered?

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

Is DE56 HZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 HZA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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