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DX56 SYA

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,768 mi
Last recorded140,768 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 SYA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 140,768 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 140,768 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Dec 2021 140,768 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 133,063 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 133,012 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 125,683 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 125,683 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside parking brake not working (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 122,788 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 122,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 126,229 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 114,641 miles

Central Propshaft universal joint worn splines ()

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 114,511 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Propshaft universal joint worn splines ()

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 110,759 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to axle flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 106,470 miles

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

wiper blades splitting on ends

Pass 20 Mar 2014 102,512 miles

Screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2013 97,817 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 93,234 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 93,234 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 93,158 miles

front side lamps dull

o/s and n/s rear seat belts slow to retract

play in rear anti roll bar mounting rubbers

rear number plate lamps dull

some play in front propshaft sliding joint

Pass 10 Nov 2010 75,573 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge and has small deep cut in tread

Fail 10 Nov 2010 75,573 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre worn inner edge and has small deep cut in tread

Pass 6 Nov 2009 56,338 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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DX56 SYA is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DX56 SYA, 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 DX56 SYA registered?

DX56 SYA is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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