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L16 MES

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,232 mi
Last recorded54,232 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 MES
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 54,232 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2026 85,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 52,909 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,083 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 46,112 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 74,652 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 39,835 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 67,572 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 36,526 miles

undertrays fitted restricting viewing of fuel and brake pipes

Pass 10 Mar 2022 58,971 miles

advise unable to fully check rear MPV seats + belts

advise under-body covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2021 32,168 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 53,872 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 26,777 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 49,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 49,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 19,291 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 37,182 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,321 miles

Advise:O/S/F Tyre bald on inside edge.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 25,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise:O/S/F Tyre bald on inside edge.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 20,494 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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L16 MES is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L16 MES, 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 L16 MES registered?

L16 MES is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 October 2016.

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