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JA55 SYL

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,478 mi
Last recorded68,478 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA55 SYL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 68,478 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 60,530 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 60,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 52,013 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 45,223 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 37,772 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 37,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 32,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 27,106 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint seeping grease

Fail 14 Jan 2020 27,106 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint seeping grease

Pass 14 Jan 2019 20,610 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated grease around cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 20,610 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated grease around cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (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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JA55 SYL is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JA55 SYL, 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 JA55 SYL registered?

JA55 SYL is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 January 2016.

Is JA55 SYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA55 SYL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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