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YR56 XCG

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,231 mi
Last recorded87,231 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 87,231 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

General corrosion to under side of vehicle and chassis

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Light cluster loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 1 Nov 2021 87,219 miles

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

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

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

General corrosion to suspension components

General corrosion to under side of vehicle and chassis

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Light cluster loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 30 Oct 2020 82,603 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 82,603 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 78,402 miles

brake pedal rubber spliting

Fail 15 Apr 2019 78,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill to body fixing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber spliting

Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,976 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 51,169 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,943 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 54,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,036 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 48,036 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 42,252 miles

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

spare tyre low on tread depth

Pass 22 Oct 2011 36,034 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 36,034 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 29,581 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 29,581 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,214 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 23,214 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 XCG 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 60%.

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 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

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

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