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DV16 JKK

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,745 mi
Last recorded93,745 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 JKK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 93,745 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2025 89,466 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 83,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear seats down could not inspect seat belts

Pass 8 Feb 2023 76,458 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 76,384 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 75,550 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 75,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2021 63,459 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 63,459 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2020 52,174 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,288 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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DV16 JKK is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DV16 JKK, 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 DV16 JKK registered?

DV16 JKK is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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