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AR66 DNE

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,523 mi
Last recorded75,523 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR66 DNE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 75,523 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 68,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 68,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 59,473 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 52,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 52,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush completely separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake switch doesnt work so park brake reading is 0

Fail 12 Oct 2022 52,049 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2021 41,801 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 32,441 miles

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Fail 14 Oct 2020 32,432 miles

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

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

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

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Pass 15 Oct 2019 25,495 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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AR66 DNE is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AR66 DNE, 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 AR66 DNE registered?

AR66 DNE is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 December 2016.

Is AR66 DNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR66 DNE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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