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RE16 UKW

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,555 mi
Last recorded102,555 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 UKW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 102,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 95,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 85,790 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 84,505 miles

Coolant level very low

Pass 11 Jul 2022 76,154 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 76,154 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 69,877 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 64,322 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 64,322 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 58,888 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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RE16 UKW is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White 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 RE16 UKW, 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 RE16 UKW registered?

RE16 UKW is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 May 2016.

Is RE16 UKW safe to buy?

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