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KX16 XRN

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,444 mi
Last recorded99,444 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX16 XRN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 99,444 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 99,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 92,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating/Faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 92,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating/Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 83,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 83,343 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 73,851 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 66,185 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 56,574 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 50,439 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 38,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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KX16 XRN is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KX16 XRN, 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 KX16 XRN registered?

KX16 XRN is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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