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RV16 YVU

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,059 mi
Last recorded48,059 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 YVU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 48,059 miles

tested wet

Pass 21 Oct 2024 43,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 41,171 miles

tested wet

Pass 16 Nov 2022 37,879 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 35,276 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 32,153 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 32,153 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 May 2019 27,083 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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RV16 YVU is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RV16 YVU, 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

How do I check the history of RV16 YVU?

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What year was RV16 YVU registered?

RV16 YVU is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is RV16 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV16 YVU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV16 YVU have outstanding finance?

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