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V3 MNY

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,565 mi
Last recorded78,565 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 MNY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 78,565 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 78,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 62,858 miles

Spare tyre defective cut deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Fail 23 Jun 2025 62,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235\55x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 49,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Boot not open

Pass 13 Jul 2023 38,613 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 38,069 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 36,263 miles

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

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

bsd system fault

Pass 19 Nov 2021 29,910 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 22,958 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2019 17,646 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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V3 MNY 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 72.7%.

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 V3 MNY, 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 MNY registered?

V3 MNY is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 November 2016.

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