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MC65 UEW

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,957 mi
Last recorded73,957 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC65 UEW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 73,957 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 62,985 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 58,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion and pitting inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 53,533 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 53,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 45,731 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 45,731 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 38,855 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 38,855 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 34,330 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 33,236 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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MC65 UEW is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MC65 UEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC65 UEW registered?

MC65 UEW is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 February 2016.

Is MC65 UEW safe to buy?

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