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YT06 YEX

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

160,691 mi
Last recorded160,691 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 160,691 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 158,754 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 156,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 149,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 24 Feb 2018 141,793 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 130,231 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 130,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 112,781 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,189 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 87,028 miles

ALL TYERS CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 23 Mar 2013 79,236 miles

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

nearside and offside rear discs corroded

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,032 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,217 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

SLIGHT LEAK FROM OFFSIDE END OF RACK

Pass 27 Mar 2010 54,731 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 44,593 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 YEX is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YEX, 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 YEX is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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