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EO56 DYN

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,990 mi
Last recorded136,990 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 DYN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 136,990 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 136,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 128,355 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

plastic sill covers

underside corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2022 128,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

plastic sill covers

underside corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2021 111,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 110,536 miles

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

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

Offside Steering box has seepage steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 106,612 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 102,613 miles

front propshaft has worn uj

Pass 24 Nov 2016 99,001 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 93,120 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 90,148 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,400 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 75,359 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 67,611 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,702 miles

slight fluid weep offside rack gaiter

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,617 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,757 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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EO56 DYN is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EO56 DYN, 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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EO56 DYN is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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