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EK06 YVN

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,685 mi
Last recorded54,685 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 YVN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 54,685 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Whole chassis has areas or surface corrosion, needs to be monitored and treated, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 54,685 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Axle mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Whole chassis has areas or surface corrosion, needs to be monitored and treated, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 52,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 50,436 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 48,175 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 48,175 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing thin inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 44,958 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 43,649 miles

Imbalance on parking brake

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 41,025 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,467 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Uneven wear on o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,599 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 27,094 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,725 miles

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

both front tyres are starting to perish

offside rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 28 Apr 2012 14,157 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 11,382 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 9,281 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 9,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YVN 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 84.2%.

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 YVN, 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 YVN registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK06 YVN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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