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YT06 LKK

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,932 mi
Last recorded144,932 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 LKK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2020 144,932 miles

Nearside Rear Axle insecure tie bar bracket corroded away (5.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all under vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 128,010 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 128,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 116,734 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 103,630 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,299 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 96,299 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement rear conpensator (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2014 82,614 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,205 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 68,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,788 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,619 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 49,520 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 37,294 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,387 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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YT06 LKK is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 YT06 LKK, 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 YT06 LKK registered?

YT06 LKK is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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