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BM16 AJM

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,414 mi
Last recorded46,414 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM16 AJM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 46,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 42,349 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 42,348 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder + deep cuts in tread area replacement recommended

Pass 28 Dec 2022 37,630 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 31,899 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 27,076 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 23,206 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 15,897 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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BM16 AJM is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BM16 AJM, 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 BM16 AJM registered?

BM16 AJM is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BM16 AJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM16 AJM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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