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J16 DPJ

2011 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,688 mi
Last recorded79,688 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 DPJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 79,688 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 76,338 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 73,216 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 70,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2021 67,477 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 64,636 miles

N/S/F Tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2019 60,479 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 54,226 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 49,061 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 42,719 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 36,539 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,005 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 29,822 miles

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J16 DPJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 76,220 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 J16 DPJ, 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 15 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J16 DPJ registered?

J16 DPJ is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is J16 DPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 DPJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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