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A500 MUD

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,256 mi
Last recorded73,256 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 MUD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 73,256 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear brake pads are very low. 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 64,336 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 54,160 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 45,857 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 39,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking, cuts in tread, inner sidewall deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Bulge in sidewall ()

Fail 25 Feb 2022 39,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking, cuts in tread, inner sidewall deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Bulge in sidewall ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 32,799 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 28,496 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 21,728 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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A500 MUD is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey 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 A500 MUD, 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 A500 MUD registered?

A500 MUD is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is A500 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A500 MUD 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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