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KE04 LEY

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,411 mi
Last recorded115,411 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 LEY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 115,411 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 104,748 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 104,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 95,448 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,414 miles

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

Pass 14 Feb 2022 72,108 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 72,107 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 61,388 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 57,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seatbelt

Fail 4 Feb 2020 56,917 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seatbelt

Pass 26 Feb 2019 41,477 miles

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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KE04 LEY is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black 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 KE04 LEY, 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 KE04 LEY registered?

KE04 LEY is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is KE04 LEY safe to buy?

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