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YY06 DHK

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,623 mi
Last recorded43,623 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 DHK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 43,623 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Both main run brake pipes slightly corroded

Brake pipe over rear axle slightly corroded

Front propshaft missing

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 43,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Both main run brake pipes slightly corroded

Brake pipe over rear axle slightly corroded

Front propshaft missing

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 33,581 miles

Front head lights faiding

front axle drive shaft removed

Pass 5 May 2016 26,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Apr 2016 26,795 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing from track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2015 20,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 13,249 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 9,396 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 3,893 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,801 miles

Nearside door mirror floppy.

Nearside front steering arm inner joint slight play.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 51,801 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside door mirror floppy.

Nearside front steering arm inner joint slight play.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs very pitted and corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,106 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,426 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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YY06 DHK is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YY06 DHK, 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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YY06 DHK is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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