2016 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · S333 ABS
2016 KIA Sorento (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 96,505 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S333 ABS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 96,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S333 ABS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Sorento (S333 ABS) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
S333 ABS Mileage History
- 17/02/202375,945 mi
- 12/02/202483,397 mi+7,452 mi
- 27/02/202590,969 mi+7,572 mi
- 27/02/202590,969 mi
- 25/02/202696,505 mi+5,536 mi
Average of roughly 6,802 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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