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SK16 LGU

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,231 mi
Last recorded96,231 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 LGU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 96,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 87,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 87,022 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 77,363 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 70,088 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 62,954 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 53,555 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 47,041 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 37,968 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 37,968 miles

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

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

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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SK16 LGU is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey 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 SK16 LGU, 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 SK16 LGU registered?

SK16 LGU is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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