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YY06 WKE

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,708 mi
Last recorded99,708 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 99,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 22 Feb 2024 99,708 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 22 Feb 2023 93,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole rear axel including all suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 93,819 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axel bottom shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole rear axel including all suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 91,641 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member corroded axle to chassis mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cups on axle tube heavily corroded on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie bar anchor points on axle tube heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie bar anchor points on cross member heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 91,629 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of tie bar anchor point on rear axle tube (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to hose on axle tube corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Tie bar anchor point on axle tube rotted (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie bar anchor point on axle tube heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cups on axle tube heavily corroded on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie bar anchor points on cross member heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,096 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. plus off side brake dragging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 26 Jul 2019 84,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,803 miles

Nearside wiper splitting

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

Offside wiper splitting

Pass 28 Jul 2016 73,378 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 73,377 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 68,353 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

long hand brake travel

Pass 5 Jul 2014 64,567 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 64,567 miles

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

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 60,069 miles

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

rear discs are corroded on the inner surfaces

Fail 30 May 2013 60,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

rear discs are corroded on the inner surfaces

Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,212 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight bind on nearside rear handbrake

Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,769 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 25,666 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,666 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 WKE is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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