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FD68 VEA

2019 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,882 mi
Last recorded70,882 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Sorento37,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD68 VEA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 70,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

covers on vehicle obscuring some components

emissions limits were tested and met,but the DSM could not register the readings

Fail 2 Jan 2026 70,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

covers on vehicle obscuring some components

emissions limits were tested and met,but the DSM could not register the readings

Pass 30 Dec 2024 62,368 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Dec 2024 61,965 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Dec 2023 51,320 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Dec 2023 51,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2023 44,572 miles

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

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

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

TPM on

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jan 2023 44,572 miles

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

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

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

TPM on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2022 34,256 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing.

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 26 Jan 2022 34,256 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing.

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge.

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

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

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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FD68 VEA is a 2019 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2019 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 37,004 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 FD68 VEA, 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 7 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FD68 VEA registered?

FD68 VEA is a 2019 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 January 2019.

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