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YX56 LYT

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,438 mi
Last recorded128,438 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 LYT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 128,438 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 126,056 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 126,056 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 118,026 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 109,337 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 109,337 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 100,697 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,900 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,855 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 73,851 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,299 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,796 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 58,796 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,962 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,156 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,733 miles

cut in nearside front tyre but no ply cords exposed

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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YX56 LYT is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YX56 LYT, 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 YX56 LYT registered?

YX56 LYT is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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