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L800 VEL

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,739 mi
Last recorded119,739 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 VEL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 119,739 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 108,535 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 100,344 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 92,207 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 90,023 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen outside of drivers view but with swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 66,575 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

stone chip in zone b of screen

Pass 24 Feb 2020 50,998 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2019 36,965 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle under tray missing

Fail 11 Mar 2019 36,965 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle under tray missing

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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L800 VEL is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 L800 VEL, 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 L800 VEL registered?

L800 VEL is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is L800 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L800 VEL 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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