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YS06 VSD

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,076 mi
Last recorded182,076 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 VSD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 182,076 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 174,252 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 174,250 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 168,246 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 160,472 miles

Centre stop lamp partialy not working

Nearside Rear play in anti roll bar link

Offside Front seatbelt frayed

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear brake pads approx 3mm

towbar heavily corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2016 160,458 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake cable pivot lever (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre stop lamp partialy not working

Nearside Rear play in anti roll bar link

Offside Front seatbelt frayed

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear brake pads approx 3mm

towbar heavily corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 147,117 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 147,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 141,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 11 Sep 2014 137,133 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 137,133 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 128,838 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 128,838 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 122,111 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 19 Sep 2011 113,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 111,613 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 111,494 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 88,066 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,529 miles

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

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

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 VSD 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 65%.

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 VSD, 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 VSD registered?

YS06 VSD is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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