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YY16 XYG

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,575 mi
Last recorded113,575 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 113,575 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 113,123 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 98,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of approx.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f wing mirror cover missing

Pass 7 Nov 2022 84,545 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,870 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 58,511 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 55,025 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 48,519 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 XYG is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY16 XYG registered?

YY16 XYG is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 June 2016.

Is YY16 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY16 XYG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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