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LF66 UBY

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,892 mi
Last recorded70,892 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF66 UBY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 70,892 miles

Front undertray damaged slightly

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))

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2026 70,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Front undertray damaged slightly

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2025 64,439 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flange corroded

Front undertray damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

emissions too clean to be detected

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2025 64,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Front exhaust flange corroded

Front undertray damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

emissions too clean to be detected

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2024 57,068 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 57,068 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 51,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener on int. mirror ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 43,371 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 39,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 34,022 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 25,674 miles

slight edge wear on rear tyres

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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LF66 UBY is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LF66 UBY, 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 LF66 UBY registered?

LF66 UBY is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 September 2016.

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