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DY56 VJM

2006 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,136 mi
Last recorded74,136 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,136 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 72,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 71,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 69,103 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 67,056 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 66,221 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,342 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 62,721 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,555 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,205 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 54,521 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 48,467 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 43,747 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 38,267 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 31,878 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 23,164 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 VJM is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VJM, 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

How do I check the history of DY56 VJM?

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What year was DY56 VJM registered?

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

Is DY56 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 VJM shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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