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DY56 WZJ

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,822 mi
Last recorded80,822 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 80,822 miles

Both front body mounting areas corroded but not excessively

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside handbrake very slow to react

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Temporary repair to offside track rod end

Pass 8 Jan 2025 79,716 miles

Front Inner sills within body mounting areas both sides

Nearside handbrake slow to react

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 79,234 miles

Front inner sills corroded outside prescribed areas

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 78,821 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,500 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 78,197 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 77,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear of sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 76,383 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels, visable section have surface corrosion.

Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,871 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,837 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,115 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 58,100 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,067 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,339 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,866 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,977 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,289 miles

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

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

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

oil leak coming from oil filter

Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,494 miles

nearside front steering rack has slight laek of fluid

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 WZJ 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 94.7%.

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 WZJ, 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 WZJ registered?

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

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