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AP16 UXB

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,609 mi
Last recorded64,609 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 UXB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 64,609 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 52,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 39,412 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

play in both front suspension lower ball joint

Pass 10 Jul 2023 39,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat belts not checked (seats folded)

Pass 12 Jul 2022 33,808 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 28,679 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 1 Jul 2021 28,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jul 2020 25,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 19,190 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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AP16 UXB 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 AP16 UXB, 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 UXB registered?

AP16 UXB is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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