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FX66 VFE

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,016 mi
Last recorded82,016 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX66 VFE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 82,016 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 81,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 77,401 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 77,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 70,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,844 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2021 55,439 miles

Central under trays fitted unable to carry out a full inspection under vehicle

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 46,746 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 40,397 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 40,395 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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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FX66 VFE is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FX66 VFE, 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 FX66 VFE registered?

FX66 VFE is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 October 2016.

Is FX66 VFE safe to buy?

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