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YS55 ZKD

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,289 mi
Last recorded112,289 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 ZKD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 112,289 miles

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

General corrosion around chassis and underbody extensively welded in various places and heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Oct 2020 111,987 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering component leaking steering rack unit (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2 x rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed under trim/skirt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed under trim/skirt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 108,719 miles

both front inner sills corroded outside of prescribed area

offside rear door sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Fail 8 Apr 2019 108,630 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

both front inner sills corroded outside of prescribed area

offside rear door sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 9 Apr 2018 106,365 miles

both inner sills corroded front

Pass 11 Apr 2017 103,600 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 101,732 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,020 miles

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

Oil leak

gear box seal leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2015 98,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

gear box seal leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2014 92,425 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,890 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 84,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs are badly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,768 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,263 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,439 miles

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

Tow ball loose

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 ZKD is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZKD, 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 ZKD is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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