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YS16 TEY

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,542 mi
Last recorded79,542 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 TEY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 79,542 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 75,476 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 75,476 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative jet missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

tailgate opening switch faulty

Pass 21 Aug 2024 67,453 miles

Front Front radiator collapsed but no signs of leaks

Fail 15 Aug 2024 67,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSR trailing arm bush excessively worn causing excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSR trailing arm bush excessively worn causing excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSR tyre has damage on the centre tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Front radiator collapsed but no signs of leaks

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper blades split but clears the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 58,148 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 49,957 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 42,556 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 38,234 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 32,687 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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YS16 TEY is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey 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 YS16 TEY, 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 YS16 TEY registered?

YS16 TEY is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is YS16 TEY safe to buy?

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