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EK06 YWX

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,155 mi
Last recorded132,155 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 132,155 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 116,636 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 112,336 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,908 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,539 miles

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

item removed from drivers view

Fail 8 Mar 2016 97,539 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

item removed from drivers view

Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,894 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,317 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,814 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front bumper is scuffed

o/s rack gaiter is damp

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,420 miles

steering rack o/s gaiter is damp

Fail 24 Mar 2011 21,420 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

steering rack o/s gaiter is damp

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,504 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyre wear is uneven

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,049 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 YWX is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YWX, 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 YWX registered?

EK06 YWX is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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