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DY56 WPV

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,093 mi
Last recorded133,093 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 WPV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 133,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 133,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 125,995 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic sill covers,under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components.

pre test repair made to outer indicator lens [offside rear].

Fail 21 Nov 2016 125,980 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic sill covers,under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components.

pre test repair made to outer indicator lens [offside rear].

Pass 14 Nov 2014 100,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all brake discs worn.

plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 12 Nov 2014 100,852 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all brake discs worn.

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,321 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,230 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 56,466 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 45,498 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,397 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 WPV is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

DY56 WPV is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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