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SC16 HTF

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,420 mi
Last recorded84,420 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 HTF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 84,420 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 73,341 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 73,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 62,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 52,980 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 43,024 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 43,024 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 35,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also badly worn on inner edge no cords or ply exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also badly worn on inner edge no cords or ply exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 24,681 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush bonding starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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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SC16 HTF is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SC16 HTF, 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 SC16 HTF registered?

SC16 HTF is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is SC16 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC16 HTF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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