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AV65 XLG

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,219 mi
Last recorded107,219 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 XLG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 107,219 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 107,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 98,098 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2023 96,015 miles

Windscreen chipped, not affecting drivers view

Pass 11 Feb 2022 83,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 69,134 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 69,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 61,549 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 61,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 42,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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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AV65 XLG is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV65 XLG, 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 AV65 XLG registered?

AV65 XLG is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is AV65 XLG safe to buy?

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