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AE56 YMW

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

141,708 mi
Last recorded141,708 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YMW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 141,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nsr outer wheel arch has corrosion

osr outer wheel arch has corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2025 141,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nsr outer wheel arch corroded

oqsr outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 133,239 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 124,602 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 117,149 miles

rear shock rubber worn both sides

Pass 17 Jan 2022 111,882 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 106,566 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 105,654 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 97,865 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 91,711 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,048 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 78,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 71,905 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,679 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,317 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,029 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,601 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,221 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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AE56 YMW is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AE56 YMW, 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 AE56 YMW registered?

AE56 YMW is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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