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PN16 LWG

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,548 mi
Last recorded77,548 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN16 LWG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 77,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot is split, can be seen with wheel on lock (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot is split, can be seen with wheel on lock (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 72,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 71,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 71,346 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 63,356 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 55,809 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 48,112 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 41,864 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 37,736 miles

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 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 27,701 miles

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

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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PN16 LWG 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 90%.

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 PN16 LWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN16 LWG registered?

PN16 LWG is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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