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BV16 KTF

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,079 mi
Last recorded79,079 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 KTF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 79,079 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 75,532 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 75,531 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 67,720 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 60,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 53,058 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 45,237 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 39,892 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 33,057 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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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BV16 KTF is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black 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 BV16 KTF, 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 BV16 KTF registered?

BV16 KTF is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is BV16 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 KTF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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