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YG16 HLX

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,023 mi
Last recorded109,023 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 HLX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 109,023 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 109,023 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 99,910 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR & NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 86,755 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 73,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 59,075 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central row: os + ns ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os inner faces slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os slightly pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 18 Feb 2022 59,075 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central row: os + ns ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os inner faces slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PRS: replaced 26" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os slightly pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,099 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 43,078 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 33,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 21,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large cut across the tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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YG16 HLX is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG16 HLX, 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 YG16 HLX registered?

YG16 HLX is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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