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YC66 MXS

2016 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,873 mi
Last recorded59,873 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC66 MXS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 59,873 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

nearside rear outer door handle loose

rear seats and seat belts stored away

Pass 10 Oct 2024 51,259 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both slightly water marked (0.1 (b))

rear seats and seat belts stored away/not checked

Fail 10 Oct 2024 51,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both slightly water marked (0.1 (b))

rear seats and seat belts stored away/not checked

Pass 19 Oct 2023 42,884 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

rear seats and seat belts stored away

Fail 18 Oct 2023 42,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235-60-18w cracked and has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235-60-18w cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

rear seats and seat belts stored away

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 19 Oct 2022 36,579 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both deteriorated (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2021 31,180 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 25,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235-60-18w split in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 21,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-60-18v worn and split (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235-60-18v split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-60-18v worn and split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235-60-18v split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

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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YC66 MXS is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC66 MXS, 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 YC66 MXS registered?

YC66 MXS is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 October 2016.

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