2006 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · KB06 SLU
2006 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 123,666 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB06 SLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 123,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB06 SLU 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 (KB06 SLU) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 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 (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel area (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexy across rear axel area (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Power steering component leaking rack end area at steering rack gaiter also insecure (2.1.5 (a))”.
KB06 SLU Mileage History
- 22/03/2024100,566 mi
- 21/03/2025111,924 mi+11,358 mi
- 04/04/2025111,933 mi+9 mi
- 07/04/2025111,933 mi
- 02/03/2026123,666 mi+11,733 mi
Average of roughly 11,881 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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