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DE56 RRV

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,351 mi
Last recorded141,351 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 141,351 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s&o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

rear chassis around suspension mounts corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 130,241 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Dec 2019 120,990 miles

welding repairs covered in paint sill covers fitted brackets on rear axle for suspension mounts corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2019 120,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s&o/s sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 112,641 miles

slight play rear anti roll bar rubbers

Fail 15 Nov 2018 112,641 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight play rear anti roll bar rubbers

Pass 16 Nov 2017 103,673 miles

trailing arm brackets on rear axle corroded brake discs worn

Pass 5 Dec 2016 95,893 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 92,511 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 92,148 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,822 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 79,876 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 78,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 68,417 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 68,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 58,642 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 May 2011 48,034 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 36,316 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 RRV 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 72.2%.

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 RRV, 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 RRV registered?

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

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