2006 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · GL06 VDD
2006 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 136,782 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL06 VDD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 136,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL06 VDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Kia Sorento (GL06 VDD) between July 2009 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
GL06 VDD Mileage History
- 23/07/200942,989 mi
- 19/07/201052,251 mi+9,262 mi
- 26/07/201160,624 mi+8,373 mi
- 26/07/201160,624 mi
- 23/07/201269,942 mi+9,318 mi
- 17/01/201373,737 mi+3,795 mi
- 17/12/201379,077 mi+5,340 mi
- 20/12/201485,115 mi+6,038 mi
- 20/12/201485,115 mi
- 17/12/201591,365 mi+6,250 mi
- 17/12/201697,721 mi+6,356 mi
- 03/01/2018105,364 mi+7,643 mi
- 07/01/2019112,485 mi+7,121 mi
- 13/01/2020120,398 mi+7,913 mi
- 11/01/2021123,923 mi+3,525 mi
- 12/01/2021123,925 mi+2 mi
- 16/03/2022125,759 mi+1,834 mi
- 18/03/2022125,759 mi
- 09/03/2023128,233 mi+2,474 mi
- 20/02/2024130,624 mi+2,391 mi
- 23/02/2024130,624 mi
- 11/03/2025133,307 mi+2,683 mi
- 11/03/2025133,307 mi
- 04/03/2026136,782 mi+3,475 mi
Average of roughly 5,646 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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