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YY06 HJV

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,081 mi
Last recorded119,081 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 HJV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 119,081 miles

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

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

both inner sill's are getting corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 109,408 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 109,408 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 103,061 miles

Both headlights deteriorated but not effecting beam pattern

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

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable frayed slightly

Suspension bushes slightly perished

Fail 21 Oct 2020 103,044 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill excessively corroded in various areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill excessively corroded in various areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both headlights deteriorated but not effecting beam pattern

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

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable frayed slightly

Suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 2 May 2019 96,815 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Fail 30 Apr 2019 96,815 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills - inner/outer, and behind plastic covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills - inner/outer, and behind plastic covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Pass 22 May 2017 93,228 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 87,345 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)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 87,345 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 81,304 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,773 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,446 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,794 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 59,706 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 52,067 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 46,067 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 36,842 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 HJV is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJV, 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 HJV is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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