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LF16 SYH

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,907 mi
Last recorded61,907 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 SYH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 61,907 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 55,901 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 52,061 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 52,057 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 45,418 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges also perished / cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2023 38,473 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 35,676 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 35,676 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 29,758 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2020 24,470 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 18,297 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS AROUND 70% WORN

Fail 11 Apr 2019 18,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ACROSS THREAD PATTERN / WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed AND WORN OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR BRAKE PADS AROUND 70% WORN

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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LF16 SYH is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF16 SYH, 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 LF16 SYH registered?

LF16 SYH is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is LF16 SYH safe to buy?

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