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YT56 WSL

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,045 mi
Last recorded112,045 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 WSL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 112,045 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

brake peddle rubber wearing smooth

Fail 11 Mar 2024 112,045 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

brake peddle rubber wearing smooth

Pass 9 Mar 2023 109,680 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer sill.

Pass 11 Mar 2022 107,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill near body mount corroded

Offside Front Inner sill near body mount corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 107,015 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill near body mount corroded

Offside Front Inner sill near body mount corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 102,698 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

slight corrosion to rear chassis cross tube inside chassis rails

slight dampness around nearside steering rack gaiter

Fail 6 Apr 2021 102,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened braket on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion to rear chassis cross tube inside chassis rails

slight dampness around nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 5 Mar 2020 98,026 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,013 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 85,500 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,999 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D- bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight seepage from steering rack on nearside

Fail 28 Mar 2017 79,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D- bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight seepage from steering rack on nearside

spare tyre deflated

Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,877 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,804 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,835 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,034 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,312 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,383 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,877 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,009 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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YT56 WSL is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT56 WSL, 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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YT56 WSL is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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