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SN16 UOA

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,052 mi
Last recorded92,052 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN16 UOA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 92,052 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 92,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/60-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 86,601 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 80,909 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 80,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 75,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers and worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 69,674 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 65,751 miles

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

engine coolant low

Fail 22 Feb 2021 65,751 miles

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

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

engine coolant low

Pass 21 Feb 2020 61,922 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine coolant low

Fail 21 Feb 2020 61,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine coolant low

Pass 1 Mar 2019 54,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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SN16 UOA is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN16 UOA, 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 SN16 UOA registered?

SN16 UOA is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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