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EO16 JWW

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,438 mi
Last recorded173,438 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO16 JWW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 173,438 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 157,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 140,196 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F + N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 139,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F + N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 122,693 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 122,497 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advisory note both front headlamp washers not working

Pass 10 Mar 2022 108,395 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory offside rear light unit reflector damage but not reducing light output

Pass 9 Mar 2021 89,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 80,754 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 80,746 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 13 Mar 2019 59,409 miles

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

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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EO16 JWW 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 72.7%.

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 EO16 JWW, 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 EO16 JWW registered?

EO16 JWW is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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