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DV56 AEA

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

237,618 mi
Last recorded237,618 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 AEA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 237,618 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both sills corroding Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) chassis corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2020 220,049 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both sills corroding Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

chassis corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2019 212,041 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both sills corroding

chassis corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2018 203,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both sills corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2017 192,546 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

underbody and sills corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2016 186,548 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 171,860 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 161,888 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 146,037 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 3 Oct 2013 146,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 29 Sep 2012 115,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 80,140 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,193 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 27,001 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,001 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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DV56 AEA is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DV56 AEA, 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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DV56 AEA is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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