2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · L306 BRY
2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 79,380 miles. MOT valid until 08 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L306 BRY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 79,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L306 BRY Mileage History
- 10/05/202375,912 mi
- 02/05/202477,109 mi+1,197 mi
- 07/05/202477,111 mi+2 mi
- 07/05/202578,530 mi+1,419 mi
- 29/04/202679,380 mi+850 mi
Average of roughly 1,167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L306 BRY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sorento (L306 BRY) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (”; “Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5”.
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