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WA66 TCY

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,779 mi
Last recorded81,779 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA66 TCY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 81,779 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 70,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 70,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 59,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 44,859 miles

Offside Front Rear differential bush split

Pass 5 Aug 2022 32,014 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 27,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 22,633 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 18,070 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 18,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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WA66 TCY is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA66 TCY, 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 WA66 TCY registered?

WA66 TCY is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is WA66 TCY safe to buy?

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