CarVerify

Free Car Check

CV56 LRL

2006 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,493 mi
Last recorded101,493 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationCV56 LRL
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

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 101,493 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 15 Jan 2022 99,057 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 30 Jan 2021 95,647 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Inner sills previously repaired

Offside Inner sills previously repaired

Rear Axle corroded but painted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body waxoiled

Fail 29 Jan 2021 95,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Inner sills previously repaired

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sills previously repaired

Rear Axle corroded but painted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body waxoiled

Pass 27 Jan 2020 90,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 80,860 miles

Inner sills corroded but not in prescribed areas

sill covers,inner wheel arch covers,underside shields fitted

underside covered with anticorrosion spray

Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,372 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

damp at power steering rack

front and rear floors and chassis rails very corroded

front and rear suspension mount areas are very corroded

nearside and offside front floors to inner sill excessively corrodedb but outside 30cm

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

poor beam pattern in headlamps

Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,867 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,056 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (2.4.A.3)

exhaust taipipe hanger rubber split

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,373 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2015 62,373 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2013 53,385 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rubber mount on tail pipe deteriated but supported

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2013 53,385 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rubber mount on tail pipe deteriated but supported

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,625 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,673 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,212 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
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

CV56 LRL is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CV56 LRL, 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 CV56 LRL?

You can check the full history of CV56 LRL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CV56 LRL registered?

CV56 LRL is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 September 2006.

Is CV56 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV56 LRL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV56 LRL 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 CV56 LRL. 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.