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YD16 XXB

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,113 mi
Last recorded101,113 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 XXB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 101,113 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 101,113 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 100,409 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 94,010 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 84,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower arm has play in outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

No coolant level in fluid reservoir.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower arm has play in outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 71,257 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 63,528 miles

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2020 55,510 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 55,506 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))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground height level sensor wires (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 41,447 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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YD16 XXB is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White 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 YD16 XXB, 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 YD16 XXB registered?

YD16 XXB is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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