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CP65 LDF

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,177 mi
Last recorded129,177 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP65 LDF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 129,177 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row. Isofix base is there, with no child seat fitted ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre seat, 2nd row ()

Fail 27 Feb 2026 129,164 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Brake discs look over heated too (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation Lagging an easy 40 to 50% (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pads are slightly over heated, due to slight bind

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row. Isofix base is there, with no child seat fitted ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake disc discoloured due to over heated brake (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre seat, 2nd row ()

Nearside Front Brake pads excessively over heated. Due to excessive brake bind. New required

Pass 17 Feb 2025 117,724 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 109,587 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 99,998 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 74,797 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 74,585 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 67,149 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 67,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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CP65 LDF is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CP65 LDF, 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 CP65 LDF registered?

CP65 LDF is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 January 2016.

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