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AX16 FBA

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,137 mi
Last recorded84,137 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 FBA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 84,137 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 84,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 65,599 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 65,446 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 49,109 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 49,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2023 36,115 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 36,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 22,458 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 Jun 2022 22,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 19,437 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 15,725 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 13,339 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted.

unable to check 3rd row seatbelts. (bootfull)

wiper blades 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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AX16 FBA is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AX16 FBA, 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 AX16 FBA registered?

AX16 FBA is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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