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NY16 ECE

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,455 mi
Last recorded106,455 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY16 ECE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 106,455 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 98,581 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 92,108 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 83,816 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 83,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 75,146 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 75,146 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 68,183 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear row of seats folded away

Pass 27 Jul 2020 62,791 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 52,339 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NY16 ECE is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NY16 ECE, 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 NY16 ECE registered?

NY16 ECE is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 August 2016.

Is NY16 ECE safe to buy?

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