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FH06 YRS

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,891 mi
Last recorded149,891 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 149,891 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to back and inner sill both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

parking brake travel high

Pass 27 Feb 2024 143,228 miles

Nearside /offside inner and offside vehicle sills corroded

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2023 132,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 127,009 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also both are badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 121,988 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 121,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 120,638 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 120,638 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 118,489 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 116,134 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 113,121 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 109,172 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 103,501 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 88,556 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,554 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,556 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,928 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,902 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 33,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,956 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 YRS is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

FH06 YRS is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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