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CU16 YEE

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,918 mi
Last recorded80,918 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 YEE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 80,918 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 72,131 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 72,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 62,277 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dam cam removed now on passenger seat ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner & outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner & outer edge of tyre & cut in tread of tyre no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 50,185 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both rear tyres worn inner edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

under trays & trims fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2023 50,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both rear tyres worn inner edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

under trays & trims fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2022 37,178 miles

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2021 26,818 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 26,053 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 10,536 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily perishing

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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CU16 YEE 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 CU16 YEE, 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 CU16 YEE registered?

CU16 YEE is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is CU16 YEE safe to buy?

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