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YR56 UBT

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,111 mi
Last recorded86,111 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 86,111 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 85,235 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 85,201 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 84,278 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 83,372 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 82,415 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 81,749 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 80,941 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 79,914 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both from flexi to hubs (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 78,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both from flexi to hubs (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 77,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 76,359 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 76,334 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 74,038 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,763 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 65,804 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,141 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,010 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,074 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 UBT 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 YR56 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

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

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