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DV56 BPZ

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,754 mi
Last recorded97,754 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2019 97,754 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear slight restricted move ment 4 x 4

Offside Rear slight restricted movement 4 x 4

Pass 29 Oct 2018 93,659 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 88,088 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2017 88,088 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dim (1.1.A.3b)

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 78,625 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 78,548 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 70,885 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 62,210 miles

Slight play nearside track rod ( toffee apple )

Fail 6 Oct 2014 62,012 miles

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

Slight play nearside track rod ( toffee apple )

Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,036 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,537 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,996 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 39,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 32,436 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 25,809 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 BPZ 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 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 DV56 BPZ, 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 DV56 BPZ registered?

DV56 BPZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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