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YR56 UBN

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,879 mi
Last recorded111,879 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 UBN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 111,879 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps have product on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General age related corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 106,889 miles

chassis corroding

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 106,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2021 101,524 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both number plate lights dim

n/s/r brake pipe rusty by flex hose

poor pattern on o/s headlight

Fail 2 Jun 2021 101,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both number plate lights dim

n/s/r brake pipe rusty by flex hose

poor pattern on o/s headlight

Pass 9 Jun 2020 95,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and has a screw in it (5.2.3 (e))

both number plate lights dim

n/s/r brake pipe rusty by flex hose

play in both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

poor pattern on both headlights

Fail 9 Jun 2020 95,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and has a screw in it (5.2.3 (e))

both number plate lights dim

n/s/r brake pipe rusty by flex hose

play in both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

poor pattern on both headlights

Pass 15 Jun 2019 89,993 miles

brake pipes rusty at the rear

small amount of play in o/s/r anti-roll bar end link

spare tyre flat

Fail 14 Jun 2019 89,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes rusty at the rear

small amount of play in o/s/r anti-roll bar end link

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 May 2018 79,509 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 68,201 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 68,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 67,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,212 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,152 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 54,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 54,238 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,113 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 41,851 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,851 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,254 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,750 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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YR56 UBN is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YR56 UBN, 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 YR56 UBN registered?

YR56 UBN is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is YR56 UBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR56 UBN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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