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JA05 BEC

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,271 mi
Last recorded55,271 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA05 BEC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 55,271 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 54,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 46,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 46,065 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 40,927 miles

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

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

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

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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JA05 BEC is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 JA05 BEC, 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 JA05 BEC registered?

JA05 BEC is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 June 2016.

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