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DU16 PTX

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,647 mi
Last recorded112,647 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU16 PTX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 112,647 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 112,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle on a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 99,045 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 90,724 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 82,814 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 72,025 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 72,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 64,354 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 50,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 27,936 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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DU16 PTX is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DU16 PTX, 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 DU16 PTX registered?

DU16 PTX is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is DU16 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU16 PTX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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