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SX16 JYH

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,237 mi
Last recorded102,237 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX16 JYH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 102,237 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 94,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn in center (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 94,387 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn in center (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 86,349 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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SX16 JYH is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SX16 JYH, 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 SX16 JYH registered?

SX16 JYH is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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