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KN04 MAR

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,449 mi
Last recorded98,449 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 MAR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 98,449 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 98,441 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 May 2025 143,581 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 87,677 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 87,677 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 May 2024 138,568 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 82,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshener ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 133,434 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,026 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 73,026 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit positive terminal loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 123,829 miles

front nearside tyre tread approaching limit ( outer shoulder )

Pass 29 Oct 2021 62,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 119,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test aux seats ()

Fail 16 Dec 2020 119,021 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test aux seats ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 53,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 110,923 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seats not in use

Pass 15 May 2019 35,986 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 35,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 100,948 miles

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

unable to check rear seats/seatbelts due to luggage

Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,365 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 90,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

not enough to register on emissions test

Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,997 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,451 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,450 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 28,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,798 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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KN04 MAR is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KN04 MAR, 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 KN04 MAR registered?

KN04 MAR is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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