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LA03 DEB

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,983 mi
Last recorded50,983 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 DEB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 50,983 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 49,642 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 44,726 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 36,398 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 29,859 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 26,431 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 24,277 miles

both front tyres edges wearing thin

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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LA03 DEB is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LA03 DEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA03 DEB registered?

LA03 DEB is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 November 2016.

Is LA03 DEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA03 DEB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA03 DEB have outstanding finance?

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