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A16 TBG

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,135 mi
Last recorded118,135 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TBG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 118,135 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 108,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 98,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 78,470 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 78,470 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 59,619 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 59,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 59,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 54,553 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 52,016 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 42,829 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 42,829 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 28,168 miles

Number plate spacing.

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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A16 TBG is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 62,666 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 A16 TBG, 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 12 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 TBG registered?

A16 TBG is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2014.

Is A16 TBG safe to buy?

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