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BA16 RVF

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,067 mi
Last recorded96,067 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 RVF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 96,067 miles

Coolant leak Radiator weeping/poor condition

Fail 30 May 2026 96,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak Radiator weeping/poor condition

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 90,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2025 90,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 88,143 miles

Front plate damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2023 73,960 miles

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

coolant well below minimum

Pass 7 Feb 2022 58,908 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 44,736 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 44,736 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 38,829 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 28,856 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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BA16 RVF 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 63.6%.

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 BA16 RVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BA16 RVF registered?

BA16 RVF is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 August 2016.

Is BA16 RVF safe to buy?

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