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DY56 VJL

2006 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,309 mi
Last recorded140,309 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 VJL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 140,309 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN NEAR SIDE INNER RACK JOINT

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDRSIDE AND EXHAUST

Pass 12 Jul 2017 137,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 137,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 131,297 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 115,854 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 101,436 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,178 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,441 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,498 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,587 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,536 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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DY56 VJL is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

DY56 VJL is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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The MOT history for DY56 VJL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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