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DG56 DWN

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,276 mi
Last recorded128,276 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 DWN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 128,276 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 128,274 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 124,751 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 119,753 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 119,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 115,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 110,230 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 110,229 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 105,486 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 101,819 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 101,813 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 98,584 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 98,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,736 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 88,080 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 82,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

oil level low

Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,618 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,195 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 70,195 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracks

Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,901 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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DG56 DWN is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DWN, 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 DG56 DWN registered?

DG56 DWN is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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