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DY56 ZPJ

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,365 mi
Last recorded154,365 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 154,365 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 148,399 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear back box link pipe corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside close to legal limit of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 148,399 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sills corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear back box link pipe corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside close to legal limit of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 141,877 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 141,877 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 133,449 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 125,831 miles

both rear tyres worn low

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2020 122,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 119,059 miles

previous repairs covered in underseal

Fail 2 Sep 2019 119,013 miles

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))

Offside 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))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 114,061 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2017 109,322 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 98,427 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 90,342 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 83,160 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 75,149 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,217 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,730 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Sep 2011 56,730 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,484 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,804 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 29,804 miles

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

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

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 ZPJ 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 77.3%.

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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ registered?

DY56 ZPJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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