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DG56 NMO

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,854 mi
Last recorded162,854 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 162,854 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside front both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

underbody slight corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 161,499 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 161,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 158,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Unable to inspect metal brake pipes above fuel tank

Fail 15 Jan 2022 158,621 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Unable to inspect metal brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 25 Jan 2021 156,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 156,190 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 149,537 miles

Zero emissions recorded

Fail 23 Dec 2019 149,537 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 16 May 2019 144,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2018 135,897 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 135,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 126,470 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2016 117,463 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2015 108,196 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 May 2014 96,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear on front tyres

surface rust on rear axle casing

Pass 20 Apr 2013 77,712 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 77,712 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 May 2012 62,714 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 62,714 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,705 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 NMO is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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