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BJ16 DUH

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,126 mi
Last recorded84,126 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 DUH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 84,126 miles

Front Both tyres perished/cracking. Wearing on both edges.

Rear Both tyres perished/cracking.

Fail 11 Mar 2026 84,126 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone mounting and mirror hangers. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Both tyres perished/cracking. Wearing on both edges.

Rear Both tyres perished/cracking.

Pass 3 Feb 2025 73,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 73,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 67,237 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 59,909 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 53,689 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 50,266 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 43,125 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 43,125 miles

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

Front tyres X2 worn on both edges

Pass 11 Apr 2019 28,145 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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BJ16 DUH 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 BJ16 DUH, 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 BJ16 DUH registered?

BJ16 DUH is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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