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FD16 UYS

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,607 mi
Last recorded80,607 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 UYS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 80,607 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking and bowed at bottom

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 80,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator leaking and bowed at bottom

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 74,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 67,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2024 67,357 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 57,257 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 57,257 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake discs worn, borderline pass, advise replace it

Pass 27 May 2022 47,453 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 39,614 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 39,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 29,235 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 29,235 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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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FD16 UYS is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FD16 UYS, 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 FD16 UYS registered?

FD16 UYS is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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