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YX06 YNJ

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,388 mi
Last recorded110,388 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 110,388 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 110,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis cross member corrossion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability near side rear axle mounting corroded and broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability axle mounting exessive corrosion (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 103,805 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 103,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 97,602 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 97,600 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Lower bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 91,671 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 91,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2021 86,662 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 84,898 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 84,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 79,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 74,717 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,264 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,467 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,764 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 52,620 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,620 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,781 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 44,032 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,769 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 YNJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YNJ, 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 YNJ registered?

YX06 YNJ is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 April 2006.

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