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DN55 YWO

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,486 mi
Last recorded168,486 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 YWO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 168,486 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 75,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced the dip bulb is fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side no reading at all appears siezed (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced the dip bulb is fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 151,956 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 151,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect the bulb is not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort appears to be siezed solid (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect the bulb is fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

some steel brake pipes are starting to corrode also there is slight play in the nearside steering siderod and both rear axle bump stops are missing and the rear wiper blade is worn out

Pass 8 Jul 2016 131,229 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 118,997 miles

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

small prop back u/j worn

Pass 9 Jul 2014 108,603 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 9 Jul 2014 108,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 22 Jul 2013 97,648 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 97,648 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 88,927 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,499 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2011 86,499 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 81,183 miles

front brake discs and pads well worn

Fail 10 Mar 2011 81,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs and pads well worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 71,910 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,436 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,309 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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DN55 YWO is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DN55 YWO, 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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DN55 YWO is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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