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HY16 KWA

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,333 mi
Last recorded51,333 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 KWA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 51,333 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 46,737 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 40,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash camera ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underslung spare wheel (tyre) is cracking and perishing and has small cuts present

Pass 26 Oct 2021 36,557 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash camera ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has small cuts present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 36,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash camera ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has small cuts present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 33,064 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Pass 31 Oct 2019 27,414 miles

Both front tyres getting worn at tread and nearing limits of wear, and worn at tread edges

Front outer b/pads worn and starting to get low, and inner pads appear low also

Pass 24 Sep 2018 19,479 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear at tread edges, slightly

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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HY16 KWA is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY16 KWA, 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 HY16 KWA registered?

HY16 KWA is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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