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DN56 PBU

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,659 mi
Last recorded111,659 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 PBU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 111,659 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 111,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 99,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 94,706 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 92,012 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 92,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 89,023 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres on limit 1.6m

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2018 84,996 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside rear tyres on limit 1.6m

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2017 79,570 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 21 Dec 2017 79,570 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,508 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,043 miles

Both front side lights dim

Front Brake pads low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Wiper poor

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 59,386 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,071 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edges almost bald

N/S/f & O/S/F & N/S/R tyres worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,408 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 48,408 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,670 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers starting to split

parking brake pivot stiff

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,637 miles

nearside spot light inop

Fail 5 Apr 2011 32,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

coolant level low

nearside spot light inop

offside wiper blade starting to split

parking brake piviot stiff

Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,462 miles

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

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

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

parking brake pivot stiff

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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DN56 PBU is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 DN56 PBU, 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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DN56 PBU is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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