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YX16 YKT

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,946 mi
Last recorded53,946 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 YKT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 53,946 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 46,536 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 40,955 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 35,890 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 29,549 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 21,851 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 18,587 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 13,390 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 13,388 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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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YX16 YKT is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black 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 YX16 YKT, 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 YX16 YKT registered?

YX16 YKT is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 March 2016.

Is YX16 YKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX16 YKT 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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