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FM65 SXC

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,793 mi
Last recorded136,793 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 SXC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 136,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 136,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 125,618 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 112,568 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 112,568 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 95,277 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 95,277 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 76,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 76,212 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (Front bush unbonded with excessive lateral movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (Front bush unbonded with excessive lateral movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 64,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 50,023 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 50,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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FM65 SXC is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FM65 SXC, 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

How do I check the history of FM65 SXC?

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What year was FM65 SXC registered?

FM65 SXC is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 January 2016.

Is FM65 SXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 SXC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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