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EK06 YVL

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,356 mi
Last recorded151,356 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 YVL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 151,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 150,748 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 148,916 miles

Central Stop light not working

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

Nearside and offside, number plate lights have reduced light intensity.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 148,916 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Central Stop light not working

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

Nearside and offside, number plate lights have reduced light intensity.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 146,886 miles

Central Stop light not working

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

Neaside and offside, number plate lights have reduced light intensity.

Fail 9 Mar 2022 146,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop light not working

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Neaside and offside, number plate lights have reduced light intensity.

Pass 29 Mar 2021 138,379 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 138,379 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 127,999 miles

Offside Front Lower small crack on o/s./f edge

Fail 23 Mar 2020 127,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower small crack on o/s./f edge

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 111,277 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 111,277 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,450 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,705 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,227 miles

Brake fluid contaminated rec renewal

Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,417 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,280 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,101 miles

tow bar elec cover brokewn

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,887 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,602 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,741 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 19,682 miles

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

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

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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EK06 YVL is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EK06 YVL, 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 EK06 YVL registered?

EK06 YVL is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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