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BT65 YLE

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,909 mi
Last recorded51,909 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT65 YLE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 51,909 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 47,593 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back seats down at time of test (not in use) not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 9 Nov 2023 40,118 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 40,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking in treads (235/65x17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure rear camera hanging down (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back seats down at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 4 Nov 2022 33,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking in between treads (235/65x17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2021 26,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 26,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 23,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in sidewall but no visible cords (235/65x17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

back seats down at time of test (not in use) not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 1 Oct 2019 17,805 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 12,012 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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BT65 YLE is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT65 YLE, 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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BT65 YLE is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 February 2016.

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