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ST66 SZN

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,793 mi
Last recorded55,793 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST66 SZN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 55,793 miles

Nearside Rear bumper loose and damaged

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 49,349 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged and loose

Fail 18 Sep 2024 49,346 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged and loose

Pass 30 Sep 2023 44,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 44,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 37,949 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 8 Nov 2021 33,333 miles

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

tpms light is on

Pass 13 Nov 2020 29,308 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 29,304 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 25,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 25,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2356018r 103v hankook (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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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ST66 SZN is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST66 SZN, 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 ST66 SZN registered?

ST66 SZN is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 November 2016.

Is ST66 SZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST66 SZN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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