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DY56 WZO

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,398 mi
Last recorded147,398 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 147,398 miles

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

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

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

both number plate lights dim

Fail 4 Sep 2019 147,391 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

both number plate lights dim

Pass 28 Aug 2018 140,904 miles

sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 28 Aug 2018 140,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sills at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2017 136,870 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both rear number plate light outputs low

Pass 16 Sep 2016 129,163 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 123,473 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 9 Sep 2015 123,472 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 13 Sep 2014 116,591 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 111,162 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 98,536 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r handbrake swivel sticking

Fail 2 Aug 2011 74,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 74,826 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,388 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,613 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 WZO is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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