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VIA 759

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,869 mi
Last recorded70,869 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIA 759
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 70,869 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 70,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 65,769 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 48,151 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 70% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test OBJECTS / PHONE HOLDER

Pass 28 Jun 2023 29,137 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 26,467 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 24,655 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 21,182 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 18,074 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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VIA 759 is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VIA 759, 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 VIA 759 registered?

VIA 759 is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is VIA 759 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIA 759 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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