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CU56 WCL

2006 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,080 mi
Last recorded52,080 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 WCL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 52,080 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear both o/s/r and n/s/r Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Pass 15 Oct 2024 45,909 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrule's corroded all over car (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn very low outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively but may be inboard hand brake at fault (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spare wheel moving in carrier

Pass 6 Nov 2023 40,005 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs pitted and rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 39,983 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs pitted and rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,927 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 27,095 miles

Offside inner sill holed and corroded

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 25,820 miles

Offside Rear sill is corroded

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 24,974 miles

Offside Front tyre inner wall in poor condition

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 22,801 miles

Offside Front tyre inner wall has been repaired

Pass 26 Oct 2016 21,378 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall repairs

Pass 30 Oct 2015 19,898 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 19,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,177 miles

Oil leak from oil filter area.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 16,568 miles

Exhaust tailpipe rubbing on towbar.

O/S rear seatbelt requires slight assistance to retract.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 15,152 miles

Passenger wiper starting to deteriorate.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Sep 2012 15,152 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger wiper starting to deteriorate.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Sep 2011 13,113 miles

Windscreen covered in tree sap.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 11,368 miles

Exhaust tail pipe mounting rubber broken. Exhaust system still supported.

N/S front wiper blade starting to deteriorate.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 8,289 miles

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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CU56 WCL is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CU56 WCL, 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 CU56 WCL registered?

CU56 WCL is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is CU56 WCL safe to buy?

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