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YY16 TLX

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,312 mi
Last recorded91,312 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 TLX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 91,312 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 91,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60R18 Cut marked + Tyre on limit + BALD on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R18 + Tyre heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60R18 Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 86,171 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 80,536 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Handbrake travel

Fail 27 Apr 2024 80,535 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides brake disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R18 Tyre on 1.6mm, advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 75,440 miles

Brake Fluid Low

Covers + Shields Fitted

Handbrake Slight Travel

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 75,440 miles

Brake Fluid Low

Covers + Shields Fitted

Handbrake Slight Travel

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 69,118 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 May 2021 59,400 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 50,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 42,798 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

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 TLX is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YY16 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

YY16 TLX is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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