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DV56 CWY

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,783 mi
Last recorded126,783 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 CWY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 126,783 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 126,774 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake cable pivot seized on rear axle (1.1.15 (e))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top arm mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top arm mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 122,693 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 118,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 118,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 110,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack across the bottom (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 102,370 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,339 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,815 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,938 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,669 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 66,669 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,502 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 58,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,143 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 33,881 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 CWY is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DV56 CWY, 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 CWY is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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