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KV65 SXU

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

61,379 mi
Last recorded61,379 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV65 SXU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 61,379 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 61,379 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 55,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 43,099 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 36,308 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 36,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 31,148 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 31,148 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 28,295 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 28,295 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 22,527 miles

N/S/F Steering Rack Gator Damaged But Still Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt

Fail 20 Feb 2019 22,527 miles

N/S/F Steering Rack Gator Damaged But Still Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S Steering Gator Loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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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KV65 SXU 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 KV65 SXU, 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 KV65 SXU registered?

KV65 SXU is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 February 2016.

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The MOT history for KV65 SXU 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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