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EU16 XJY

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU16 XJY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2024
Pass 28 Feb 2023 60,170 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 45,547 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 33,871 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2021 33,857 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 26,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s-n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 19,722 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 19,721 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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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EU16 XJY is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU16 XJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU16 XJY?

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What year was EU16 XJY registered?

EU16 XJY is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is EU16 XJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU16 XJY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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