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SY66 OSZ

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,866 mi
Last recorded132,866 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY66 OSZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 132,866 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 115,658 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 99,587 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 85,793 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 69,549 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 67,748 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 57,117 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 57,116 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear brake binding

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 OSZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SY66 OSZ, 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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How do I check the history of SY66 OSZ?

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What year was SY66 OSZ registered?

SY66 OSZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is SY66 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY66 OSZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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