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AU16 RGX

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,926 mi
Last recorded82,926 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 RGX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 82,926 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 82,925 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH ( OUTER ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH ( OUTER ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 73,009 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Mar 2025 73,009 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2024 63,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 54,178 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 46,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 38,847 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips just legal (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 38,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips just legal (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 33,938 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity HAS DAMAGE TO LENS COVER WATER GETTING IN TO BULB AREA (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 26,253 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL RESIVOR LOW

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

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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AU16 RGX is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU16 RGX, 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 AU16 RGX registered?

AU16 RGX is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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