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L52 ABO

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,557 mi
Last recorded117,557 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL52 ABO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 117,557 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tpms light on

Pass 16 Jul 2025 108,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 108,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 96,407 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 83,091 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing inner edge and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 59,962 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 49,611 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 40,154 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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L52 ABO is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White 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 L52 ABO, 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 L52 ABO registered?

L52 ABO is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is L52 ABO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L52 ABO 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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