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DG56 HLY

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,680 mi
Last recorded125,680 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 HLY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 May 2025 125,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 120,792 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 113,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake effort slightly low

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 110,219 miles

slight play n/s/r drop link joint

Pass 24 Jul 2020 107,895 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 104,535 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 100,015 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 95,059 miles

STEERING RACK DAMP WITH OIL O/S/F

Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,489 miles

steering rack damp with oil o/s/f

front brake pads next service

Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,521 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,676 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,648 miles

chip n/s/f screen

Pass 15 Sep 2012 69,353 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,652 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,217 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,421 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 HLY is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DG56 HLY, 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 HLY registered?

DG56 HLY is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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