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J55 LLK

2016 Kia Sorento

Maroon Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,924 mi
Last recorded70,924 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 LLK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 70,924 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 70,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 66,048 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 60,643 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 56,102 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear into Flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff leaking, but not excessive. ??? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 48,672 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 47,733 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 43,927 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 40,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 37,660 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

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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J55 LLK is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Maroon with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J55 LLK, 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 J55 LLK registered?

J55 LLK is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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