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KY16 WBT

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,493 mi
Last recorded124,493 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 WBT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 124,493 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 106,642 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 106,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low 1.5mm-2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low 1.5mm-2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 91,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 73,249 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 65,265 miles

damage to driver side of vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2021 54,043 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,129 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 47,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,352 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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KY16 WBT is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY16 WBT, 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 KY16 WBT registered?

KY16 WBT is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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