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FH06 YRM

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,364 mi
Last recorded187,364 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 YRM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 187,364 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 187,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 177,794 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 177,783 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 173,757 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 166,661 miles

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

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

slight play in steering system

underbody corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2019 166,608 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

slight play in steering system

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 159,785 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner steering rack joints (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 151,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 136,557 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 15 Apr 2016 136,062 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes above rear axle where they meet the flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Where pipe meets flexi under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 126,091 miles

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

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

The windscreen is chipped on the nearside bottom edge.

The windscreen wipers are starting to delaminate.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 126,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in both rear antiroll bar links

slight play in ns inner steering rack joint

windscreen chipped and cracked on the ns bottom edge

windscreen starting to delaminate on the os bottom edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 108,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr brake is binding slightly reccomend attention asap

Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,251 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,585 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,088 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 42,551 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,785 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 30,607 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing low.

slight oil leak from sump.

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 YRM is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YRM, 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 YRM registered?

FH06 YRM is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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