2006 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · GL55 VXA
2006 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 134,704 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL55 VXA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2022
- 134,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL55 VXA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Kia Sorento (GL55 VXA) between January 2009 and October 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2022 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 (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
GL55 VXA Mileage History
- 23/01/200915,923 mi
- 20/01/201020,328 mi+4,405 mi
- 18/01/201126,017 mi+5,689 mi
- 18/01/201231,577 mi+5,560 mi
- 23/01/201337,501 mi+5,924 mi
- 15/01/201441,999 mi+4,498 mi
- 26/01/201548,252 mi+6,253 mi
- 19/01/201652,252 mi+4,000 mi
- 18/01/201755,886 mi+3,634 mi
- 16/01/201857,319 mi+1,433 mi
- 02/10/201858,532 mi+1,213 mi
- 05/09/201976,209 mi+17,677 mi
- 05/09/201976,209 mi
- 16/09/202096,380 mi+20,171 mi
- 14/09/2021114,945 mi+18,565 mi
- 30/09/2022134,269 mi+19,324 mi
- 11/10/2022134,704 mi+435 mi
Average of roughly 8,661 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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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