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YS06 GWA

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,812 mi
Last recorded148,812 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 GWA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 148,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 148,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 133,218 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 132,793 miles

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2021 131,767 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 131,766 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2020 117,438 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 117,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 112,556 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 100,325 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 100,325 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 96,694 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 89,097 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 89,097 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 74,446 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 60,490 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,375 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 46,375 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,800 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,972 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,231 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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YS06 GWA is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YS06 GWA, 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 YS06 GWA registered?

YS06 GWA is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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