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BJ16 KGN

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,212 mi
Last recorded90,212 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 KGN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 90,212 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 75,942 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 76,649 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Differential is leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2023 69,226 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 69,226 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 63,820 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 58,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 52,981 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 56,981 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,186 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 KGN 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 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 KGN, 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 KGN registered?

BJ16 KGN is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 April 2016.

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