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SC16 UTR

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,474 mi
Last recorded68,474 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 UTR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 68,474 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 62,240 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 54,526 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 49,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 43,354 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 43,354 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 35,608 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 35,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 32,123 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 25,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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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SC16 UTR 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 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 SC16 UTR, 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 UTR registered?

SC16 UTR is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is SC16 UTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC16 UTR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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