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YR56 VZT

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,030 mi
Last recorded109,030 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 VZT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 109,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 105,384 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 100,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,595 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 90,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 82,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70R16 107H (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2021 82,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70R16 107H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 76,837 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 76,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 74,183 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 74,181 miles

Nearside Front Cab mounting fixings missing bump stop rubber (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,561 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2017 71,561 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 68,671 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,558 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 65,559 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2015 65,558 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,394 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,007 miles

handbrake slight travel

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 53,007 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake slight travel

Fail 5 Nov 2011 49,724 miles

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

hand brake travel near to top stop

Pass 5 Nov 2011 49,724 miles

hand brake travel near to top stop

Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,879 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,381 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 VZT is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VZT, 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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YR56 VZT is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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