2006 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · LB55 KVA
2006 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 96,503 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB55 KVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2024
- 96,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB55 KVA 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 (LB55 KVA) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2024 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 (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LB55 KVA Mileage History
- 26/04/202288,819 mi
- 28/04/202288,823 mi+4 mi
- 02/05/202394,668 mi+5,845 mi
- 03/05/202394,692 mi+24 mi
- 02/05/202496,503 mi+1,811 mi
Average of roughly 3,808 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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