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AJ65 CZM

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,129 mi
Last recorded128,129 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ65 CZM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 128,129 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 128,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2024 113,127 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 113,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 100,915 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 97,346 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,941 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 76,348 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 76,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 59,998 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 41,957 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 41,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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AJ65 CZM is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 52,701 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ65 CZM, 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 10 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ65 CZM registered?

AJ65 CZM is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is AJ65 CZM safe to buy?

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