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AE66 HWT

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,815 mi
Last recorded160,815 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 HWT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 160,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 160,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 143,559 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 143,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 118,973 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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AE66 HWT is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE66 HWT, 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 AE66 HWT registered?

AE66 HWT is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 November 2016.

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