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AK16 YCJ

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,615 mi
Last recorded43,615 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 YCJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 43,615 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 39,682 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 35,908 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 33,429 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 32,275 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 29,559 miles

rear tyre treads getting low, worn on edges and cracked in tread

Pass 2 Jun 2020 24,738 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 18,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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AK16 YCJ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AK16 YCJ, 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

How do I check the history of AK16 YCJ?

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What year was AK16 YCJ registered?

AK16 YCJ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is AK16 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 YCJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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