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DG56 DVW

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,942 mi
Last recorded118,942 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 DVW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2021 118,942 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle various points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2020 112,855 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 112,852 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 106,047 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 106,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,103 miles

Rear towbar/corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2018 101,102 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear towbar/corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2018 101,092 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front from brake hose to rear along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both front (2.7.4)

passenger rear door hand loose but still can open the door

Pass 30 Jun 2017 100,346 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 100,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,455 miles

advise replacing both handbrake cables

handbrake performance just met

o/s/f anti roll bar link slight wear

rear tyres nearing legal limit

wear in propshaft joint (rear of front propshaft )

Fail 1 Mar 2016 81,051 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short trailer socket, (1.9.2b)

Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 metal pipes joined on top of flexi hoses over rear axle underside, (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit abnormal wear worn on outside, (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit abnormal wear worn on inside, (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,228 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 66,083 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust badly corroded

Extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 66,083 miles

Exhaust badly corroded

Extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,628 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 61,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pads worn low

handbrake lever excessive travel

slight movement in rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,968 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 50,755 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,167 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,763 miles

rear o/s hub leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2009 39,667 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear o/s hub leaking

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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DG56 DVW is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DG56 DVW, 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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DG56 DVW is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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