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BA16 WMC

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,957 mi
Last recorded82,957 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 WMC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 82,957 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 78,121 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 78,023 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))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 68,880 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear down low

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 28 Jul 2023 60,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush coming away from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 60,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush coming away from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 48,142 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 40,566 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,211 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer EDGE WORN SMOOTH

Fail 12 Mar 2019 29,919 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer EDGE WORN SMOOTH

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 WMC is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WMC, 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 BA16 WMC registered?

BA16 WMC is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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