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YX16 YTK

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,860 mi
Last recorded69,860 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 YTK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 69,860 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 60,030 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 50,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective bald inner edge ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

trailer socket made unusable

Fail 25 Oct 2023 50,720 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended side light and reverse (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective bald inner edge ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 41,630 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 41,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 36,050 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare worn heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

offside front and spare tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 14 Feb 2022 36,050 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare worn heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

offside front and spare tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2021 28,696 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 25,884 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 18,405 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 18,405 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (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 YTK is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX16 YTK, 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 YTK registered?

YX16 YTK is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is YX16 YTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX16 YTK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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