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VE16 VUD

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,233 mi
Last recorded82,233 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 VUD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 82,233 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 75,346 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges stepped - both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes worn - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 68,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 63,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 57,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 50,292 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 38,093 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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VE16 VUD is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE16 VUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE16 VUD registered?

VE16 VUD is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is VE16 VUD safe to buy?

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