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SC16 YYT

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,295 mi
Last recorded90,295 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 YYT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 90,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ENDS OF BOTH FRONT TO REARS. (1.1.11 (c))

No coolant.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 83,735 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH HEAVILY WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively SCORCHED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 83,735 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH HEAVILY WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively SCORCHED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH BALD INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 78,989 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 78,989 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 70,562 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,033 miles

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 49,887 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 36,971 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 31,978 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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SC16 YYT is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 YYT, 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

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What year was SC16 YYT registered?

SC16 YYT is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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