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DY56 ZPE

2006 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,097 mi
Last recorded129,097 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ZPE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 129,097 miles

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

Nearside Inner cill corroded

Nearside Outer cill has plastic cover cannot assess

Offside Inner cill corroded

Offside Outer cill has plastic cover cannot assess

Pass 24 Mar 2023 113,476 miles

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

exhaust mounting snapped

general underbody corrosionj

Fail 10 Mar 2023 112,862 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust mounting snapped

general underbody corrosionj

Pass 8 Apr 2022 101,223 miles

(x2) main front to rear brake pipes (next to fuel tank) corroded - recommend replacement

both front antiroll bar 'D' bushes worn/play

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - chassis/inner sills/ suspension and brake component's

middle section exhaust hanger corroded/broken off - (system still secure)

nearside front tyre scrubbing off slightly inside edge

Fail 30 Mar 2022 101,223 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front propshaft (rear UJ) very worn - likely to break up (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp aim incorrect and low (headlamp lens discolored/cloudy) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre heavily scrubbed off inside edge - tyre structure very thin (small lump) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(x2) main front to rear brake pipes (next to fuel tank) corroded - recommend replacement

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades smearing/split (3.4 (b) (i))

both front antiroll bar 'D' bushes worn/play

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - chassis/inner sills/ suspension and brake component's

middle section exhaust hanger corroded/broken off - (system still secure)

nearside front tyre scrubbing off slightly inside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2021 92,961 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2021 92,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2020 82,818 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 82,761 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 73,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion,chassis at rear and rear suspension arms

Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,668 miles

Slight corrosion to chassis at rear and suspension arms

Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,473 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,175 miles

Corrosion throughout under-body

Front undertray corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 38,055 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 38,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported BACK BOX RUBBER BROKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,426 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 29,482 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,387 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,042 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,003 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 ZPE is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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