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YT06 TYP

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,618 mi
Last recorded89,618 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 89,618 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,257 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,740 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,936 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 42,609 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,609 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,066 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,243 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,520 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 22,347 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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 TYP is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT06 TYP registered?

YT06 TYP is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is YT06 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT06 TYP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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