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DY06 VPK

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

39,399 mi
Last recorded39,399 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 VPK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 39,399 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 39,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 38,101 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,482 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight leak from power steering rack.

Pass 24 Aug 2022 36,505 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 36,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 35,992 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,684 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,051 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 35,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 May 2017 33,925 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 32,325 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 31,042 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 28,977 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 26,247 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 23,234 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,322 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,809 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,864 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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DY06 VPK is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DY06 VPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY06 VPK registered?

DY06 VPK is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is DY06 VPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY06 VPK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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