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SEG 79

2016 Kia Sorento

Purple Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,082 mi
Last recorded55,082 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEG 79
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 55,082 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 52,512 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 47,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 38,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device piece missing, operating but not projecting onto the lamp

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2023 38,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device piece missing, operating but not projecting onto the lamp

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2022 32,053 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2021 25,652 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 25,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2020 18,693 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and Rear

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 8,594 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats fitted..

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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SEG 79 is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Purple 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 SEG 79, 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 SEG 79 registered?

SEG 79 is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 August 2016.

Is SEG 79 safe to buy?

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