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KO16 VCJ

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,028 mi
Last recorded39,028 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 VCJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 39,028 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 36,704 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 33,991 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 30,952 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 27,499 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 23,554 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 21,242 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 18,355 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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KO16 VCJ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KO16 VCJ, 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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How do I check the history of KO16 VCJ?

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What year was KO16 VCJ registered?

KO16 VCJ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 August 2016.

Is KO16 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO16 VCJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KO16 VCJ have outstanding finance?

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