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YX06 VXZ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,359 mi
Last recorded131,359 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 131,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 121,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 121,465 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 110,811 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 110,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 95,121 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 82,289 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,542 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,613 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 57,195 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,624 miles

front brake pads worn

handbrake cable pivot (rear axle) very stiff

handbrake lever travel very high

minor oil leaks

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,223 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,070 miles

both rear tyres have perish cuts on the inner side walls

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,141 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Fail 16 Sep 2010 28,141 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hand brake lever travel.

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 VXZ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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