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VE65 OVZ

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,592 mi
Last recorded75,592 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE65 OVZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 75,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in outer tread and worn smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in outer tread and worn smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 75,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in outer tread and worn smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in outer tread and worn smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 70,417 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 70,417 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 65,302 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 61,261 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 55,223 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 47,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 47,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 41,216 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 33,817 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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VE65 OVZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 VE65 OVZ, 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 VE65 OVZ registered?

VE65 OVZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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The MOT history for VE65 OVZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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