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YY06 UYR

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,104 mi
Last recorded128,104 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 128,104 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 128,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 123,592 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 123,592 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 115,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 107,496 miles

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

exhaust emits white smoke on tickover but not considerd excessive

unable to check welding due to excess under seal

Fail 24 Jan 2018 107,493 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

exhaust emits white smoke on tickover but not considerd excessive

Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,919 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 91,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,428 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 82,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,913 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres treads worn low and tread edges scrubbed off.

front brake pads worn low.

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 72,838 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres treads worn low and tread edges scrubbed off.

front brake pads worn low.

handbrake cable corroded and weakening.

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,756 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 63,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,755 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr brakes slightly binding

Fail 16 Jan 2013 51,309 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr brakes slightly binding

Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,341 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,298 miles

oil leak at o/s/r. hub

Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,425 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 26,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 20,617 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 UYR 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 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UYR, 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 UYR is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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