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YR56 UCM

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,944 mi
Last recorded78,944 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 UCM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,944 miles

o/s rear tyre on inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,127 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 29 Sep 2014 69,114 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,022 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 60,980 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,144 miles

all front and rear pads approaching limit

Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,179 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 17,895 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 UCM is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

YR56 UCM is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is YR56 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR56 UCM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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