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F23 JHW

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,244 mi
Last recorded78,244 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 JHW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 78,244 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 65,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 58,998 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 47,204 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 42,069 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns rear on central row ()

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

Parking brake Result / Brake efficiency 17%

park brake lever has little reserve travel

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 29 Jul 2021 37,900 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 33,420 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 24,423 miles

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

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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F23 JHW 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 100%.

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 F23 JHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F23 JHW registered?

F23 JHW is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is F23 JHW safe to buy?

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