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SO65 DCV

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

334,330 mi
Last recorded334,330 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 DCV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 334,330 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 331,799 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 303,688 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 273,480 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 245,826 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 222,706 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 210,101 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 180,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 153,617 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 151,506 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 151,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2021 136,597 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 120,035 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 119,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper 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))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 83,752 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 61,962 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 37,727 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 12,907 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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SO65 DCV is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SO65 DCV, 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 SO65 DCV registered?

SO65 DCV is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 February 2016.

Is SO65 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO65 DCV shows 18 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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