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AP16 TUU

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,435 mi
Last recorded84,435 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 TUU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 84,435 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 76,690 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 76,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 70,932 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 63,811 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 57,983 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 53,238 miles

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

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

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

T/P/M warning light on

Fail 25 Sep 2020 53,238 miles

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

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

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

T/P/M warning light on

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 44,540 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 44,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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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AP16 TUU is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP16 TUU, 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 AP16 TUU registered?

AP16 TUU is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 August 2016.

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