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KN16 EYR

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,683 mi
Last recorded123,683 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN16 EYR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 123,683 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 114,733 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 105,950 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 95,353 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator sagging and split at bottom, causing slight leak. Not excessive ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, centre and outer treads 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler and lower boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 83,747 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 72,786 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 67,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,178 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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KN16 EYR is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KN16 EYR, 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 KN16 EYR registered?

KN16 EYR is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is KN16 EYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN16 EYR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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