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DY16 JNV

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,054 mi
Last recorded63,054 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 JNV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 63,054 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 53,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 27 Jan 2024 53,458 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 30 Jan 2023 45,959 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 45,959 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 38,867 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 30,741 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 23,620 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 16,069 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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DY16 JNV is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY16 JNV, 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 DY16 JNV registered?

DY16 JNV is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is DY16 JNV safe to buy?

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