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AU66 YVA

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,766 mi
Last recorded147,766 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU66 YVA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 147,766 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 147,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 143,016 miles

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

offside rear door handle sticks

Fail 10 Dec 2024 143,016 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear door handle sticks

Pass 13 Dec 2023 120,699 miles

offside rear door handle

Pass 14 Dec 2022 109,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 99,705 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 92,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 84,030 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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AU66 YVA is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU66 YVA, 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 AU66 YVA registered?

AU66 YVA is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 October 2016.

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