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WE09 WES

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,857 mi
Last recorded140,857 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE09 WES
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 140,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 127,547 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 127,399 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 110,282 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 92,128 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 92,128 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edge 235/60x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 57,372 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 57,301 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 48,624 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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WE09 WES 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 70%.

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 WE09 WES, 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 WE09 WES registered?

WE09 WES is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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