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LB65 DXR

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,090 mi
Last recorded134,090 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB65 DXR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 134,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 134,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 128,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 115,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 92,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 73,812 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 63,210 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 53,712 miles

under tray fitted

engine cover fitted

o/s rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge and going bald

rear brake pads worn and starting to get low

Pass 15 Jan 2019 43,459 miles

Engine cover fitted

To clean to test

Undertray fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2019 43,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Engine cover fitted

To clean to test

Undertray fitted

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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LB65 DXR is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB65 DXR, 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 LB65 DXR registered?

LB65 DXR is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is LB65 DXR safe to buy?

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