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YX06 VXW

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,674 mi
Last recorded93,674 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 VXW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 87,490 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,625 miles

hand brake leaver on rear axle stiff to move, hand brake binding slightly on nsr wheel

nsr seat belt requires some help to retract fully

osr seat belt requires some help to retract fully, buckle twisted on belt

rear discs poor

Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,815 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread deapth

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 50,815 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread deapth

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 39,564 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread deapth

Fail 13 Feb 2009 39,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread deapth

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

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 VXW is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXW, 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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What year was YX06 VXW registered?

YX06 VXW is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is YX06 VXW safe to buy?

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