2006 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · FA06 NUX
2006 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/07/2006. Recorded mileage 165,578 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2497cc
FA06 NUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2024
- 165,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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FA06 NUX Mileage History
- 29/03/2022144,596 mi
- 20/03/2023156,221 mi+11,625 mi
- 20/03/2023156,234 mi+13 mi
- 04/03/2024165,565 mi+9,331 mi
- 05/03/2024165,578 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 10,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FA06 NUX 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 (FA06 NUX) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2024 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing Lower ball joint nut (locking device) (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing Lower ball joint nut (locking device) (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and inner wheel arch”.
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