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YX06 UAR

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,980 mi
Last recorded87,980 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 UAR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 87,980 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 87,980 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 83,030 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material -rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 75,507 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 69,598 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,700 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 57,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes, both sides of vehicle. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear of chassis showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,114 miles

Offside tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,983 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,913 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 38,235 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 34,127 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,049 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 24,286 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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YX06 UAR is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YX06 UAR, 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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YX06 UAR is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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