2006 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · KY06 AYL
2006 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 97,974 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY06 AYL Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 97,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY06 AYL 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 (KY06 AYL) between May 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 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 (22 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”.
KY06 AYL Mileage History
- 30/05/200924,568 mi
- 25/06/201030,201 mi+5,633 mi
- 16/06/201133,541 mi+3,340 mi
- 29/05/201236,818 mi+3,277 mi
- 27/06/201340,648 mi+3,830 mi
- 27/06/201340,648 mi
- 24/06/201443,936 mi+3,288 mi
- 18/06/201547,993 mi+4,057 mi
- 16/09/201548,916 mi+923 mi
- 01/09/201653,248 mi+4,332 mi
- 18/07/201756,273 mi+3,025 mi
- 20/07/201756,277 mi+4 mi
- 10/12/201861,362 mi+5,085 mi
- 10/12/201861,362 mi
- 20/12/201964,223 mi+2,861 mi
- 30/06/202065,000 mi+777 mi
- 15/06/202169,289 mi+4,289 mi
- 23/06/202169,272 mi-17 mi
- 06/06/202276,075 mi+6,803 mi
- 20/06/202276,111 mi+36 mi
- 26/07/202383,446 mi+7,335 mi
- 07/08/202383,467 mi+21 mi
- 19/11/202492,295 mi+8,828 mi
- 09/12/202597,974 mi+5,679 mi
Average of roughly 4,441 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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