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YY16 DOU

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,362 mi
Last recorded98,362 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 DOU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 98,362 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 91,029 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 83,428 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 76,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,569 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 58,202 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 49,145 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 39,767 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 34,569 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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YY16 DOU 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 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 YY16 DOU, 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 YY16 DOU registered?

YY16 DOU is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 April 2016.

Is YY16 DOU safe to buy?

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