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AF56 YKN

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,464 mi
Last recorded175,464 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 YKN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2022 175,464 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 156,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 132,178 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 127,821 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 127,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Main beam incorrect

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 121,240 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline approx at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 114,862 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 114,862 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 103,786 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight seepage from steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2015 90,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and cracking within the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and cracking within the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 87,400 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 78,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,921 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,392 miles

OSF Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,533 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,432 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 31,607 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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AF56 YKN is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AF56 YKN, 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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AF56 YKN is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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