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CD56 AWD

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,431 mi
Last recorded126,431 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD56 AWD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 126,431 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 115,183 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 103,769 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 92,206 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,308 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 77,305 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General under body corrosion

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 77,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General under body corrosion

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 73,458 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,770 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 62,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 62,154 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 54,939 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 47,062 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 40,867 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 35,762 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 31,407 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,733 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,951 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 16,475 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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CD56 AWD is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 80,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CD56 AWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CD56 AWD registered?

CD56 AWD is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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