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B23 NRD

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,274 mi
Last recorded68,274 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 NRD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 68,274 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 68,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 54,100 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 54,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 40,555 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 35,433 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 29,642 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 25,916 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 23,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 17,943 miles

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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B23 NRD is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White 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 B23 NRD, 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 B23 NRD registered?

B23 NRD is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is B23 NRD safe to buy?

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