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AJ16 YXY

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,848 mi
Last recorded104,848 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 YXY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 104,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 97,681 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,260 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 81,319 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 78,782 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 64,802 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 49,725 miles

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

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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AJ16 YXY is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ16 YXY, 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 AJ16 YXY registered?

AJ16 YXY is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 July 2016.

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