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YY06 XAE

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,933 mi
Last recorded132,933 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 132,933 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 128,480 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 125,596 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 114,817 miles

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

advise n/s inner rack joint slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2014 104,915 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 104,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,555 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,612 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,703 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,728 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,224 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 XAE is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XAE, 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 YY06 XAE registered?

YY06 XAE is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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