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GC65 FHB

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,077 mi
Last recorded68,077 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC65 FHB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 68,077 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 68,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 61,654 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 ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 61,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Towbar component excessively corroded hinged electrical socket seized in stowaway position (6.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 52,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 42,867 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 37,354 miles

both rear tyres perishing in tread,and tread starting to lift.

Pass 14 Mar 2020 32,755 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,294 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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GC65 FHB is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GC65 FHB, 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 GC65 FHB registered?

GC65 FHB is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is GC65 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC65 FHB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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