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LA16 UHD

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,723 mi
Last recorded85,723 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 UHD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 85,723 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 69,173 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Unable to inspect 3rd row seats or belts

Fail 1 Nov 2024 69,173 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Unable to inspect 3rd row seats or belts

Pass 30 Sep 2023 52,936 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 36,842 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 36,842 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 29,550 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 23,396 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 17,487 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 17,487 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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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LA16 UHD is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LA16 UHD, 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 LA16 UHD registered?

LA16 UHD is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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