2016 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · JA55 SYL
2016 KIA Sorento (2.2L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 68,478 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JA55 SYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 68,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JA55 SYL 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 (JA55 SYL) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JA55 SYL Mileage History
- 12/01/202345,223 mi
- 12/01/202452,013 mi+6,790 mi
- 13/01/202560,530 mi+8,517 mi
- 13/01/202560,530 mi
- 12/01/202668,478 mi+7,948 mi
Average of roughly 7,750 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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