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FV65 ZKF

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,634 mi
Last recorded144,634 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 ZKF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 144,634 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S REAR TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S REAR TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S REAR INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 142,592 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 142,592 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT & PLAY (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT & PLAY (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 139,518 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 121,213 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 104,032 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 92,833 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,194 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 73,865 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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FV65 ZKF is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black 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 FV65 ZKF, 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 FV65 ZKF registered?

FV65 ZKF is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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