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AK56 YDW

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,463 mi
Last recorded86,463 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YDW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2021 86,463 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 74,897 miles

rear axel corroded

tow bar very corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 70,145 miles

rear axel rusty

tow bar rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2017 66,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,058 miles

both front brake hoses rusty on metal part

rear antiroll bar d bushes worn

Pass 10 Nov 2015 52,940 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 47,162 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 40,678 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 33,185 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,523 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,892 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,810 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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AK56 YDW is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK56 YDW, 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 AK56 YDW registered?

AK56 YDW is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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