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JJ16 PAJ

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,715 mi
Last recorded55,715 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ16 PAJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 55,715 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 55,697 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NS&OS showing cordes (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 50,218 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 44,476 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 37,557 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 29,555 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 21,472 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 15,132 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 9,117 miles

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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JJ16 PAJ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JJ16 PAJ, 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 JJ16 PAJ registered?

JJ16 PAJ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is JJ16 PAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJ16 PAJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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