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YR56 UBP

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,663 mi
Last recorded62,663 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 62,663 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 62,660 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 62,612 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under vehicle corroded & front/rear suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2023 62,612 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under vehicle corroded & front/rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 62,465 miles

Nearside & offside front brake pipes corroded, cleaned

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 61,625 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2021 61,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 59,714 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner face

Front brake pipes greased

Rear brake pipes across rear axle corroded slightly

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,499 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded cleaned and greased

Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,460 miles

both front and rear brake discs corroded

little reserve left on hand brake lever

n/s rear tyre worn close to leagal limits

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge and cracked and perished slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,464 miles

Steering rack arm dump

Fail 4 Apr 2017 48,464 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack arm dump

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,808 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 44,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,462 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 38,462 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 May 2013 34,892 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

advise rear brake pads at 30% remain

Pass 23 May 2013 34,892 miles

advise rear brake pads at 30% remain

Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,511 miles

Lower coolant hose clip broken

Upper hose clip broken

Pass 3 Mar 2010 20,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,584 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 16,584 miles

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

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

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 UBP is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UBP, 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 UBP registered?

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

Is YR56 UBP safe to buy?

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