2006 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · FD56 TLZ
2006 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/11/2006. Recorded mileage 128,277 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,277 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
FD56 TLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2024
- 128,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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FD56 TLZ Mileage History
- 24/02/2022120,103 mi
- 08/03/2022120,106 mi+3 mi
- 10/03/2023123,731 mi+3,625 mi
- 11/03/2024128,267 mi+4,536 mi
- 29/03/2024128,277 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,908 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FD56 TLZ 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 (FD56 TLZ) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))”; “Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength i”.
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