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SY66 OSV

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,136 mi
Last recorded90,136 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY66 OSV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 90,136 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2025 90,136 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 80,243 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 80,243 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 71,350 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres 3 mm and have cuts in tread

Fail 21 Nov 2023 71,188 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs and pads worn

rear tyres 3 mm and have cuts in tread

Pass 17 Nov 2022 60,058 miles

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

Rear brake pads 70-80% worn

Rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2021 46,686 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2021 46,686 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 38,047 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 3 Dec 2019 29,402 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 6 Sep 2019 24,737 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

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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SY66 OSV is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 SY66 OSV, 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 SY66 OSV registered?

SY66 OSV is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 September 2016.

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