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SS16 HCA

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,423 mi
Last recorded84,423 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 HCA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 84,423 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 84,423 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 65,194 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 65,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 60,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 47,995 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 40,385 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 34,737 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 34,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 28,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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SS16 HCA 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 70%.

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 SS16 HCA, 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 SS16 HCA registered?

SS16 HCA is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 August 2016.

Is SS16 HCA safe to buy?

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