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RA65 VKU

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,574 mi
Last recorded76,574 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 VKU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 76,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre TOO CLOSE TO EDGE TO REPAIR

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 68,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 63,528 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 55,983 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 49,870 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 38,738 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 35,864 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 29,741 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 28,854 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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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RA65 VKU is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA65 VKU, 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 RA65 VKU registered?

RA65 VKU is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is RA65 VKU safe to buy?

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