2006 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · KC06 HVN
2006 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 161,921 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC06 HVN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2023
- 161,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (15 mentions)
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KC06 HVN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Kia Sorento (KC06 HVN) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2023 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: Bodywork (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
KC06 HVN Mileage History
- 09/07/2022159,392 mi
- 16/07/2022159,406 mi+14 mi
- 08/07/2023161,913 mi+2,507 mi
- 15/07/2023161,921 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,490 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sorento (BL)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Fuel Tank Internal Coating Delamination and Pickup StarvationSerious
A widely recognised vulnerability on the first-generation Sorento BL is the degradation of the protective internal coating inside the steel fuel tank. Over time, chemical reaction with diesel fuel causes the inner lining to flake, peel, and break down into metallic and plastic flakes. These debris pieces collect in the fuel tank pickup strainer and quickly clog the fuel filter. When the driver demands high fuel flow (such as accelerating up an incline or overtaking), the engine suffers fuel starvation, stutters violently, loses power, and cuts out completely, requiring fuel tank flushing or replacement.
- Rear Chassis Rail and Suspension Mount Structural CorrosionSerious
Constructed with a heavy-duty ladder-frame chassis, the Sorento BL is exposed to heavy salt and water spray on UK winter roads. Moisture and road grit become trapped inside the hollow box-section chassis rails, particularly around the rear axle kick-up and trailing arm attachment brackets. Unchecked internal rust causes the chassis metal to laminate and rot from the inside out, leading to extensive structural perforations that cause MOT failure. Welding repair requires extensive fabrication and can easily exceed the market value of the vehicle.
- 2.5 CRDi Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer Pulley Bolt ShearingSerious
The central crankshaft damper pulley bolt on the 2.5-litre CRDi diesel engine is vulnerable to tensile fatigue and shearing under torsional engine pulses. When the crankshaft bolt snaps, the auxiliary drive belt pulley becomes detached, instantly disabling the power steering pump, water pump, and alternator charging circuit. In severe cases, the loose harmonic balancer damages the crankshaft nose and keyway, occasionally requiring complete engine removal and crankshaft replacement to rectify.
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