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SE65 VFA

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,245 mi
Last recorded68,245 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE65 VFA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 68,245 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 66,738 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 64,393 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2023 58,218 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 53,251 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 44,605 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts

little reserve travel at hand brake

Pass 15 Jan 2020 32,502 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 32,502 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 22,460 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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SE65 VFA 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 88.9%.

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 SE65 VFA, 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 SE65 VFA registered?

SE65 VFA is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 January 2016.

Is SE65 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE65 VFA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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