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KC16 FCE

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,224 mi
Last recorded104,224 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC16 FCE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 104,224 miles

near side front anti roll bar link worn

near side front tyre worn on edges

near side rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2025 93,325 miles

brakes may require service

front number plate slight damage

off side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Mar 2024 82,929 miles

both front tyres worn on edges ,low tread

Fail 9 Mar 2024 82,923 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges ,low tread

Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,779 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 59,779 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 59,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 49,634 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 27,805 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 27,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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KC16 FCE is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KC16 FCE, 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 KC16 FCE registered?

KC16 FCE is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is KC16 FCE safe to buy?

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