2006 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · GR56 GDR
2006 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 60,938 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GR56 GDR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2026
- 60,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GR56 GDR 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 (GR56 GDR) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 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 12 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 Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.
GR56 GDR Mileage History
- 13/09/202243,451 mi
- 21/09/202346,916 mi+3,465 mi
- 25/09/202449,680 mi+2,764 mi
- 26/09/202553,101 mi+3,421 mi
- 30/09/202660,938 mi+7,837 mi
Average of roughly 4,321 miles per year across 5 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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