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DV56 UBP

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,939 mi
Last recorded98,939 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 UBP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,939 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 98,858 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,904 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 83,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,471 miles

Nearside Rear axle slight corrosion to tie bar mount

Rear Exhaust noisy slight (7.1.4)

under side light corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2016 79,471 miles

Nearside Rear axle slight corrosion to tie bar mount

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy slight (7.1.4)

under side light corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,922 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

tail pipe mounting perrishing

Pass 11 Oct 2014 56,794 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 56,793 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2014 54,977 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,406 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,595 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,301 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,424 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 25,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 19,155 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 UBP is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UBP, 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 UBP is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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