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YT16 VNY

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,477 mi
Last recorded99,477 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 VNY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 99,477 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 99,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 93,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 85,415 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 78,377 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 69,342 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 64,433 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 64,433 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,714 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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YT16 VNY is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT16 VNY, 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 YT16 VNY registered?

YT16 VNY is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is YT16 VNY safe to buy?

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