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BJ66 TKZ

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,725 mi
Last recorded80,725 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 TKZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 80,725 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 72,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Outer steps are corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2024 67,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle defective (6.2.3 (a))

Both outer steps are corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 51,480 miles

Nearside step excessively corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside step excessively corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2023 51,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside step excessively corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside step excessively corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 38,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 38,322 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 30,620 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 22,927 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 15,214 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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BJ66 TKZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ66 TKZ, 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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BJ66 TKZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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