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YS55 UAX

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,667 mi
Last recorded151,667 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 UAX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 151,667 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 148,643 miles

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle and chassis.

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 148,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 144,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 138,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 132,271 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear brake binding

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2021 126,815 miles

Brake fluid in master cylinder over full

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 126,801 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid in master cylinder over full

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 121,794 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2020 121,789 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2019 115,712 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 109,933 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 104,426 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 104,426 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 90,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,543 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 32,950 miles

handbrake travel high not to stop

Pass 20 Jan 2012 77,607 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 95,848 miles

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

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

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

clutch slave clyinder on gear box leaking

Fail 14 Jan 2011 95,848 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

clutch slave clyinder on gear box leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,968 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,008 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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YS55 UAX is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS55 UAX, 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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YS55 UAX is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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