2006 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · V3 RNH
2006 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 77,340 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V3 RNH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 77,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V3 RNH 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 (V3 RNH) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle pipe toward drum flexi (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (over tank area ) (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
V3 RNH Mileage History
- 06/01/202372,671 mi
- 11/01/202372,671 mi
- 08/01/202474,108 mi+1,437 mi
- 08/01/202575,841 mi+1,733 mi
- 07/01/202677,340 mi+1,499 mi
Average of roughly 1,555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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