2006 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · BV06 FSL
2006 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 120,405 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 May 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV06 FSL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2023
- 120,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV06 FSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Kia Sorento (BV06 FSL) between December 2021 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe/Silencer is missing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
BV06 FSL Mileage History
- 14/12/2021113,126 mi
- 14/01/2022113,144 mi+18 mi
- 04/01/2023120,381 mi+7,237 mi
- 11/01/2023120,405 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 6,761 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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