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SC16 UUA

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,193 mi
Last recorded83,193 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 83,193 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 83,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 80,119 miles

Rear slight leak from rear diff

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil level low

Fail 15 Apr 2025 80,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear slight leak from rear diff

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil level low

Pass 15 Apr 2024 72,751 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 72,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 65,640 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 65,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 58,135 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 49,543 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 49,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm main pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm main pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 31,089 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 31,089 miles

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

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 UUA is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

SC16 UUA is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is SC16 UUA safe to buy?

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