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DV06 BYP

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,324 mi
Last recorded96,324 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 BYP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 96,324 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 18 Sep 2017 96,324 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

play in steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,842 miles

slight oil leak in steering rack gaitor

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,118 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 78,118 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,456 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,058 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,701 miles

slight wear on inner edge of o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,059 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 44,059 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,885 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,148 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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DV06 BYP is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV06 BYP, 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 DV06 BYP registered?

DV06 BYP is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is DV06 BYP safe to buy?

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