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YY16 VJA

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2021
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,311 mi
Last recorded48,311 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 28 May 2020 48,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 36,961 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 VJA is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

YY16 VJA is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 June 2016.

Is YY16 VJA safe to buy?

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