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YT06 LKM

2006 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,703 mi
Last recorded131,703 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 LKM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 131,703 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH SILLS CORRODED

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced REAR (6.2.2 (c) (i))

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST JOIN POOR

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED NEAR TOWBAR MOUNTS

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE IN RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis and body corroded but not severely weakened

Fail 16 Sep 2024 131,703 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH CHASSIS RAILS CENTRE TO REAR AREA OF VEHICLE MULTIPLE HOLES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH SILLS CORRODED

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced REAR (6.2.2 (c) (i))

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST JOIN POOR

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED NEAR TOWBAR MOUNTS

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE IN RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 124,481 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 124,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in two places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 114,754 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 114,754 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached cracked through on bottom (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 102,584 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 102,584 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 92,982 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 90,184 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 86,001 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 70,700 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 70,700 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 70,700 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 57,728 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 43,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Sep 2013 33,586 miles

front wipers poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,342 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,734 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 13,142 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 11,379 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 11,379 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 LKM is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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