MOT Status
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85,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also several cuts, but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several, Tyre down ton 2 mm, heavy worn shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both, pads down to 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre down to 2.5 mm, worn edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also several cuts, but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
engine covers fitted
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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AJ16 TAU is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 AJ16 TAU, 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 AJ16 TAU registered?
AJ16 TAU is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 July 2016.
Is AJ16 TAU safe to buy?
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