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FM65 SXL

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,784 mi
Last recorded78,784 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 78,784 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 74,827 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 71,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 65,380 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 60,137 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 53,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on outer edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats folded down seat belts not checked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 53,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on outer edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats folded down seat belts not checked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 48,725 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 39,433 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (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 SXL is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXL, 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 SXL?

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What year was FM65 SXL registered?

FM65 SXL is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 February 2016.

Is FM65 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 SXL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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