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YG16 LAJ

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,097 mi
Last recorded125,097 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 LAJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 125,097 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 111,178 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 102,802 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 93,898 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,166 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,306 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 43,840 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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 LAJ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YG16 LAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG16 LAJ registered?

YG16 LAJ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is YG16 LAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 LAJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG16 LAJ have outstanding finance?

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