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EK06 YVM

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,078 mi
Last recorded131,078 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 131,078 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 131,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 123,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 116,631 miles

n/s parking brake only just passed

nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 107,756 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 99,172 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 92,538 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,643 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,374 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,090 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 63,090 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,106 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,400 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,102 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,066 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,501 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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EK06 YVM is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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