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B272 RAC

2016 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,225 mi
Last recorded83,225 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB272 RAC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 83,225 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 72,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the edges but not exposing cords at the time of testing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 62,352 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 48,929 miles
Fail 31 May 2023

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 44,736 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf tyres 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres poor condition, perished and tread peeling (no cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 37,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining on inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining on inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 31,495 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 24,999 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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B272 RAC is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B272 RAC, 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 B272 RAC registered?

B272 RAC is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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