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YE16 VSO

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,875 mi
Last recorded51,875 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 VSO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 51,875 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 46,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 40,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 35,745 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 29,152 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 29,152 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))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 23,221 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 19,624 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 14,644 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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YE16 VSO is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White 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 YE16 VSO, 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 YE16 VSO registered?

YE16 VSO is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is YE16 VSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE16 VSO 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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