2006 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · MT06 TBY
2006 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/06/2006. Recorded mileage 102,218 miles. MOT valid until 02/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,218 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
MT06 TBY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 102,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MT06 TBY Mileage History
- 19/05/200927,399 mi
- 11/05/201035,180 mi+7,781 mi
- 02/06/201144,463 mi+9,283 mi
- 17/07/201247,976 mi+3,513 mi
- 03/12/201351,158 mi+3,182 mi
- 03/12/201351,158 mi
- 29/05/201558,058 mi+6,900 mi
- 29/05/201558,058 mi
- 09/05/201663,509 mi+5,451 mi
- 16/05/201767,821 mi+4,312 mi
- 17/05/201767,821 mi
- 29/05/201873,405 mi+5,584 mi
- 30/05/201873,405 mi
- 22/05/201975,378 mi+1,973 mi
- 22/05/201976,378 mi+1,000 mi
- 09/06/202078,632 mi+2,254 mi
- 03/03/202179,378 mi+746 mi
- 22/02/202282,825 mi+3,447 mi
- 01/03/202388,146 mi+5,321 mi
- 16/02/202491,602 mi+3,456 mi
- 26/02/202597,644 mi+6,042 mi
- 02/03/2026102,213 mi+4,569 mi
- 03/03/2026102,218 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,457 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
MT06 TBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Kia Sorento (MT06 TBY) between May 2009 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 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 (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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