2006 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · AF56 YJU

The Kia Sorento passed its most recent MOT on 21 March 2022 at 123,703 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at the point of its last official test. The preceding test on 17 March 2022 at 123,698 miles failed, yet the DVSA entry lists no defects, which points to an administrative or presentation failure rather than a mechanical fault. Relative to today's date of 8 July 2026, the vehicle has no MOT evidence covering the last four years and currently sits outside a valid test window. The recorded mileage of 123,703 against a 2006 build gives an average of roughly 6,185 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The history shows only five miles accumulated between the failed and passed tests in March 2022, confirming the car was essentially idle during that short gap. Beyond that, the sparse record offers no insight into earlier annual mileage swings, long storage periods, or rapid use, so wear patterns from prior ownership remain undocumented. A buyer must treat the four-year MOT absence as the primary risk. Without a test since March 2022, components such as suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and exhaust emissions have not been independently verified and may have degraded through disuse. The earlier no-defect failure suggests the owner addressed paperwork promptly, but the clean pass gives no assurance on structural integrity or corrosion now. Prior to purchase, a physical inspection should confirm brake caliper freedom after standing, check subframe and chassis legs for rust, and verify tyre condition given unknown storage. The low annual mileage implies lighter mechanical load, yet prolonged inactivity often accelerates rubber perishing and seizing. Seek a fresh MOT before any transaction.