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DY56 WZG

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,931 mi
Last recorded130,931 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 130,931 miles

ALL REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear AXEL CORRODED

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S & O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S REAR ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 24 Nov 2021 112,359 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CENTER ( INNER SILL ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CENTER ( INNER SILL ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear AXEL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear CORROSION IN BODY BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Rear N/S & O/S DOOR ARCH CORROSION BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 23 Nov 2021 112,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CENTER ( INNER SILL ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CENTER ( INNER SILL ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear AXEL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear CORROSION IN BODY BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Rear N/S & O/S DOOR ARCH CORROSION BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 9 Dec 2020 99,074 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hole in inner sill not within any mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

oil sprayed underneath

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 93,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 93,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 84,724 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle covered in wax oil restricting full inspection

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 10 Jan 2019 84,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle covered in wax oil restricting full inspection

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,900 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 81,792 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill under car (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill under plastic sill covers (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill under car (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill under plastic sill covers (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Front Bump stops missing

Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,383 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 78,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 74,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2015 74,118 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,929 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2014 66,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Very slight play in Nearside front steering arm ball joint

Pass 3 Oct 2012 52,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,913 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,685 miles

brake pipes been greased

Pass 2 Oct 2009 30,700 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 30,456 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WZG is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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