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YR56 XHJ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,687 mi
Last recorded112,687 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 112,687 miles

SLIGHT LEAK OF REAR DIFF OIL FROM NEARSIDE REAR HALF SHAFT SEAL BUT NOT CONTAMINATING BRAKES

Fail 13 Jun 2019 112,687 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT LEAK OF REAR DIFF OIL FROM NEARSIDE REAR HALF SHAFT SEAL BUT NOT CONTAMINATING BRAKES

Pass 18 Apr 2018 104,699 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Axle oil leak but not on brakes yet

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 104,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Axle oil leak but not on brakes yet

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 92,367 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,064 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,778 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,177 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,915 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 54,428 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside wiper blade smears slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,868 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 38,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,399 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 XHJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

YR56 XHJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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