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P77 DLM

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

122,264 mi
Last recorded122,264 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP77 DLM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2026 122,264 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 92,262 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 92,248 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 117,724 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 87,249 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 87,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 111,114 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 80,448 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 80,448 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 104,381 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 70,910 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 98,288 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,378 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 93,142 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,223 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 90,678 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 38,025 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,338 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 74,732 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,692 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 59,711 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,119 miles

front and rear brakes around 50% worn

Fail 3 Feb 2015 54,119 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front and rear brakes around 50% worn

Pass 6 Feb 2014 45,579 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 37,494 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,928 miles

both rear tyres 3mm tread

offside front tyre 3mm tread and wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 19,362 miles

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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P77 DLM is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 P77 DLM, 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 P77 DLM registered?

P77 DLM is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 January 2016.

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