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AV16 PJJ

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,563 mi
Last recorded75,563 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 PJJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 75,563 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 66,919 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 59,969 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,403 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 47,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 42,520 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 39,246 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 32,466 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted.

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

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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AV16 PJJ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AV16 PJJ, 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 AV16 PJJ registered?

AV16 PJJ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 April 2016.

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