2006 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · DE06 EKD
2006 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 104,822 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE06 EKD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/03/2025
- 104,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE06 EKD 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 2006 Kia Sorento (DE06 EKD) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WE”; “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CH”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DE06 EKD Mileage History
- 13/03/202399,307 mi
- 14/03/202399,310 mi+3 mi
- 25/03/2024102,881 mi+3,571 mi
- 25/03/2024102,881 mi
- 18/03/2025104,822 mi+1,941 mi
Average of roughly 2,737 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sorento (BL)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Fuel Tank Internal Coating Delamination and Pickup StarvationSerious
A widely recognised vulnerability on the first-generation Sorento BL is the degradation of the protective internal coating inside the steel fuel tank. Over time, chemical reaction with diesel fuel causes the inner lining to flake, peel, and break down into metallic and plastic flakes. These debris pieces collect in the fuel tank pickup strainer and quickly clog the fuel filter. When the driver demands high fuel flow (such as accelerating up an incline or overtaking), the engine suffers fuel starvation, stutters violently, loses power, and cuts out completely, requiring fuel tank flushing or replacement.
- Rear Chassis Rail and Suspension Mount Structural CorrosionSerious
Constructed with a heavy-duty ladder-frame chassis, the Sorento BL is exposed to heavy salt and water spray on UK winter roads. Moisture and road grit become trapped inside the hollow box-section chassis rails, particularly around the rear axle kick-up and trailing arm attachment brackets. Unchecked internal rust causes the chassis metal to laminate and rot from the inside out, leading to extensive structural perforations that cause MOT failure. Welding repair requires extensive fabrication and can easily exceed the market value of the vehicle.
- 2.5 CRDi Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer Pulley Bolt ShearingSerious
The central crankshaft damper pulley bolt on the 2.5-litre CRDi diesel engine is vulnerable to tensile fatigue and shearing under torsional engine pulses. When the crankshaft bolt snaps, the auxiliary drive belt pulley becomes detached, instantly disabling the power steering pump, water pump, and alternator charging circuit. In severe cases, the loose harmonic balancer damages the crankshaft nose and keyway, occasionally requiring complete engine removal and crankshaft replacement to rectify.
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