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AY16 VLV

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,394 mi
Last recorded69,394 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 VLV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 69,394 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 57,223 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 50,428 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 49,510 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 47,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 44,296 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 42,812 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 39,813 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Under tray fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 26,146 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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AY16 VLV 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 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 AY16 VLV, 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

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What year was AY16 VLV registered?

AY16 VLV is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AY16 VLV safe to buy?

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