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AJ16 VTO

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,627 mi
Last recorded35,627 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 VTO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2025 35,627 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 32,267 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 28,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 25,722 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 22,381 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 19,008 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 15,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers smearing slightly

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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AJ16 VTO is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AJ16 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

AJ16 VTO is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is AJ16 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 VTO shows 7 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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