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V3 HNU

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,597 mi
Last recorded55,597 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 HNU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 55,597 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 55,597 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 44,270 miles

Undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 17 Jan 2024 40,164 miles

eng oil low level

front wipers worn split

n/s/f interior door release handle sticking

Pass 13 Jan 2023 33,980 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 33,931 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 33,931 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,622 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 25,722 miles

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

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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V3 HNU is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V3 HNU, 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 V3 HNU registered?

V3 HNU is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is V3 HNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 HNU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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