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DY56 ZPN

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,039 mi
Last recorded113,039 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 113,039 miles

Front brake pads wearing.

Fail 20 Nov 2019 133,038 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 125,976 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber weeping.

Fail 16 Oct 2018 125,975 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both on rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside rear shock absorber weeping.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 110,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear and center flanges (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Under body has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2016 97,206 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 97,180 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear axle mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,047 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,038 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 70,038 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,051 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 62,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 51,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,920 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,689 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 42,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 32,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,250 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 ZPN 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 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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