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DC65 VVT

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,722 mi
Last recorded99,722 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC65 VVT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 99,722 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 83,115 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 83,115 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 68,941 miles

Cover(s) fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Nearside Wiper slightly smearing the windscreen

Offside Wiper slightly smearing the windscreen

Rear seats not accessible

Fail 7 Feb 2024 68,941 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cover(s) fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Nearside Wiper slightly smearing the windscreen

Offside Wiper slightly smearing the windscreen

Rear seats not accessible

Pass 2 Feb 2023 56,336 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,326 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 32,969 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 32,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 24,390 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 19,869 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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DC65 VVT 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 DC65 VVT, 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 DC65 VVT registered?

DC65 VVT is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is DC65 VVT safe to buy?

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