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SR16 LVA

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,307 mi
Last recorded81,307 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 LVA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 81,307 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 81,307 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 74,510 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,449 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 61,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 56,437 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 48,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,104 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 35,692 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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SR16 LVA is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SR16 LVA, 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 SR16 LVA registered?

SR16 LVA is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is SR16 LVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR16 LVA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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