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YR56 VXN

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,610 mi
Last recorded139,610 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2020 139,610 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test camara (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant leak

Pass 22 May 2019 135,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 135,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 131,027 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 124,786 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 124,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 117,081 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 111,568 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 111,568 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 102,297 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 102,297 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 95,304 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 86,442 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 86,442 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,516 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 71,155 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,349 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 VXN is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

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

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