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BW65 ZDR

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,837 mi
Last recorded79,837 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 ZDR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 79,837 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 14 Jan 2026 76,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 63,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 63,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 51,504 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 40,240 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 30,020 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 30,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 22,685 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 19,564 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 15,691 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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BW65 ZDR is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BW65 ZDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW65 ZDR registered?

BW65 ZDR is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is BW65 ZDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW65 ZDR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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