2006 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · LA55 KUH
2006 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2006. Recorded mileage 124,523 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10/11/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2497cc
LA55 KUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 124,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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LA55 KUH Mileage History
- 09/05/2023101,711 mi
- 10/05/2023101,711 mi
- 15/05/2024113,763 mi+12,052 mi
- 15/05/2024113,763 mi
- 24/07/2025124,523 mi+10,760 mi
Average of roughly 10,324 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA55 KUH 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 (LA55 KUH) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 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 (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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