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C17 WBA

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,971 mi
Last recorded82,971 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 WBA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 82,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 82,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 75,417 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 65,716 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 53,571 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 53,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 43,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The inner edge is worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords The inner edge is worn smooth. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 27,890 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 27,768 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 26,049 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 22,872 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 17,592 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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C17 WBA is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C17 WBA, 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 C17 WBA registered?

C17 WBA is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 February 2016.

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