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DE56 RRX

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,120 mi
Last recorded112,120 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 112,120 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 112,120 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 109,785 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 105,923 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 100,315 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 100,315 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 84,472 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 OF 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 79,077 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,497 miles

Exhaust corroded

Underside coated with rustproofing

Pass 3 May 2017 66,967 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 61,656 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 54,011 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,896 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 49,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,306 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,792 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 31,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2010 23,533 miles

all four tyres cracking in sidewalls

rear seats not fitted at time of test

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 RRX is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE56 RRX registered?

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

Is DE56 RRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 RRX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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