CarVerify

Free Car Check

CK56 NVO

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,011 mi
Last recorded129,011 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 NVO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 129,011 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded coil corroded and also fouling body (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer door handle faulty but still working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil corroded and also fouling body (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff moist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear number plate lights dim

Fail 3 Jan 2026 129,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded coil corroded and also fouling body (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer door handle faulty but still working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil corroded and also fouling body (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff moist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear number plate lights dim

Pass 2 Jan 2025 126,467 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 123,708 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 120,007 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 116,057 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 112,927 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 109,936 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 107,004 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 101,920 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 96,111 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,879 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,917 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 78,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 72,603 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 72,603 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,525 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 60,520 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,277 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,983 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CK56 NVO is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CK56 NVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CK56 NVO?

You can check the full history of CK56 NVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CK56 NVO registered?

CK56 NVO is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is CK56 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK56 NVO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CK56 NVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CK56 NVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.