CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG56 NMX

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,462 mi
Last recorded80,462 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,462 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe has corrosion

Rear brake pipes have corrosion[borderline pass]

Fail 28 Sep 2017 80,460 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake pipe has corrosion

Rear brake pipes have corrosion[borderline pass]

Pass 3 Oct 2016 72,618 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 72,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,859 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 63,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 55,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate poor

front tyres worn on edges

hand brake travel slack

rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,859 miles

condition of front number plate.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,234 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 31,234 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 23,206 miles

n/s/r tyre low air pressure

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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG56 NMX is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NMX, 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

How do I check the history of DG56 NMX?

You can check the full history of DG56 NMX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG56 NMX registered?

DG56 NMX is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is DG56 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 NMX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG56 NMX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG56 NMX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.