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DV56 AEB

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,158 mi
Last recorded123,158 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 123,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 123,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened chassis to axel rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 115,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 114,761 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 113,967 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 112,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front under sill by body mounting

Fail 23 May 2016 112,099 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking above trailing arm (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at clips above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front under sill by body mounting

Pass 15 Jun 2015 105,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ehaust hanger corroded but system still adiquatly supported

Fail 11 Jun 2015 105,717 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

ehaust hanger corroded but system still adiquatly supported

parking brake linkages seized

Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,137 miles

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

Handbrake performance low on n/s

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 8 Jun 2013 84,960 miles

No smoke flow on emmissions

Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,097 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,671 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 56,638 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,889 miles

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge 245-70-16

rear n/s & o/s D-bushes worn

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 AEB 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 80%.

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

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