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PL16 DOU

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,895 mi
Last recorded43,895 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 DOU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 43,895 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 36,856 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2024 31,034 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 24,600 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 17,799 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 11,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2020 4,891 miles

front tyres feathered outer edges

Pass 9 Aug 2019 4,287 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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PL16 DOU is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL16 DOU, 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 PL16 DOU registered?

PL16 DOU is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 August 2016.

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