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FA65 HVF

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,966 mi
Last recorded91,966 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA65 HVF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 91,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, cracked/perished (235/60/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, cracked/perished (235/60/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 83,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner and outer edge/235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 73,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cuts/235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 73,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cuts/235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 65,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 55,680 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 55,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 48,955 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 38,541 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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FA65 HVF is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FA65 HVF, 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 FA65 HVF registered?

FA65 HVF is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 February 2016.

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