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DY56 WZL

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,791 mi
Last recorded46,791 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,791 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 38,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,800 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,850 miles

nearside front tyre low and wearing on outside

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 21,876 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 WZL is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

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

Is DY56 WZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 WZL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY56 WZL have outstanding finance?

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