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BT66 LXJ

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,990 mi
Last recorded82,990 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT66 LXJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 82,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 82,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 75,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 75,585 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 66,559 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 56,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Won on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres have several small cuts within tread no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 44,862 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 34,009 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 25,509 miles

engine cover fitted

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

front brake pads worn and starting to get low

under tray fitted

windscreen damage/chip outside zone a, but smaller than 40mm

Fail 22 Nov 2019 25,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

engine cover fitted

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

front brake pads worn and starting to get low

n/s front tyre tread worn and bald on edges and getting near limit

under tray fitted

windscreen damage/chip outside zone a, but smaller than 40mm

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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BT66 LXJ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black 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 BT66 LXJ, 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 BT66 LXJ registered?

BT66 LXJ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 December 2016.

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