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CV66 VJF

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,345 mi
Last recorded135,345 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV66 VJF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 135,345 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 135,345 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 116,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Stepped On Inner Edge

Fail 21 Aug 2025 116,827 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre Stepped On Inner Edge

Pass 23 Aug 2024 97,076 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,974 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 52,700 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 50,231 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 47,137 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 47,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SPARE WHEEL ATTACHMENT CABLE NOT SECURE

Fail 30 Jan 2020 47,028 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SPARE WHEEL ATTACHMENT CABLE NOT SECURE

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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CV66 VJF is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black 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 CV66 VJF, 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 CV66 VJF registered?

CV66 VJF is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 November 2016.

Is CV66 VJF safe to buy?

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