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EA65 NZX

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,899 mi
Last recorded71,899 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA65 NZX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 71,899 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 71,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 68,077 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 63,992 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 58,512 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 53,639 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 48,085 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 43,688 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 43,679 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 39,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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EA65 NZX is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA65 NZX, 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 EA65 NZX registered?

EA65 NZX is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is EA65 NZX safe to buy?

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