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BJ16 KGX

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,204 mi
Last recorded111,204 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 111,204 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 101,708 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 87,128 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 87,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 76,616 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,056 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 59,348 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 54,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 44,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 KGX is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey 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 BJ16 KGX, 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 KGX registered?

BJ16 KGX is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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