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FH06 YRL

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,533 mi
Last recorded84,533 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 YRL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 84,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 76,814 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 69,152 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 60,913 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 52,623 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 52,623 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,818 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 23 Sep 2020 46,818 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 4 Sep 2019 42,637 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 42,637 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 39,522 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 36,721 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 36,721 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 33,780 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 31,591 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,424 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 27,177 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,469 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 22,419 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,587 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 17,934 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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FH06 YRL is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FH06 YRL, 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 FH06 YRL registered?

FH06 YRL is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is FH06 YRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH06 YRL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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