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OU16 NPD

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,182 mi
Last recorded102,182 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 NPD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 102,182 miles

Central Front Upper windsceen chipped

Fail 18 Mar 2026 102,182 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Central Front Upper windsceen chipped

Pass 7 Mar 2025 96,313 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 90,609 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 90,609 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 82,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear light lense damaged / taped

Pass 15 Mar 2022 74,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 64,675 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 56,898 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2019 42,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

unable to fully check belt buckles for rear occasional seats.

Fail 6 Mar 2019 42,041 miles

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

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

unable to fully check belt buckles for rear occasional seats.

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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OU16 NPD is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black 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 OU16 NPD, 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 OU16 NPD registered?

OU16 NPD is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 March 2016.

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