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DY56 WPW

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,306 mi
Last recorded170,306 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 170,306 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

inner sills/underbody corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2021 170,306 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

inner sills/underbody corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2020 155,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills corroded under plastic cover sills, full extent not testable due to covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged n/s/f & o/s/f tyres inner sidewalls slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake has limited reserve travel, requires adjusting

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 143,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 143,791 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 133,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Aug 2017 126,154 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 117,249 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 117,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low AJUSTED (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low AJUSTED (1.8)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 110,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR WHEELS SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 15 Jul 2015 110,422 miles

REAR WHEELS SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 13 Aug 2014 103,226 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 102,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,097 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 94,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,703 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,347 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre unevenly worn

parking brake pivot stiff

Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,077 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 WPW is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WPW, 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 WPW registered?

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

Is DY56 WPW safe to buy?

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