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DY56 URK

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,593 mi
Last recorded116,593 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 URK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 116,593 miles

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

Offside Rear sill holed

head light covers deteriorating

slight play in both rack ends

suspension components corroding

tyres wearing

Fail 18 Jun 2024 116,589 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sill holed

head light covers deteriorating

slight play in both rack ends

suspension components corroding

tyres wearing

Pass 3 Jul 2023 110,861 miles

Front head light covers deteriorating

Nearside Rear hand brake only just met requirements

Offside Rear brake binding

rear coil springs corroding

slight play in both front track rod ends

suspension and under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2022 101,309 miles

Front shockers corroding

Offside sill small hole

Rear coil springs corroding

both front upper wishbone bushes deteriorating

slight leak on front diff

spare wheel flat

suspension components corroding

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2021 83,852 miles

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear sill holed and corroding

both front upper suspension arm bushes splitting

front discs lipped

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

suspension components corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2020 69,569 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outside edge

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding

Offside Front head light lens deteriorating

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

both front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorating

hand brake high

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,644 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 44,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 42,809 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,709 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,831 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 27,610 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 27,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 24,289 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,880 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,866 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,654 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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DY56 URK is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DY56 URK, 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 DY56 URK registered?

DY56 URK is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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