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DT16 UJE

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,614 mi
Last recorded81,614 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT16 UJE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 81,614 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 67,127 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 67,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 54,898 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 54,292 miles

Nearside Front tyre has wear to inner and outer edges of tread

Offside Front tyre has wear to inner and outer edges of tread

Fail 18 Jul 2023 54,292 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has wear to inner and outer edges of tread

Offside Front tyre has wear to inner and outer edges of tread

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush has slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 45,688 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 40,362 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 35,994 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 35,325 miles

FRONT TYRES AT 3MM ON EDGES

Fail 3 Jul 2019 35,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

FRONT TYRES AT 3MM ON EDGES

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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DT16 UJE is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DT16 UJE, 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 DT16 UJE registered?

DT16 UJE is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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