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MJ66 JMV

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,552 mi
Last recorded48,552 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ66 JMV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 48,552 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 42,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR outer brake pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR trailing arm front bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row of seats folded and covered, unable to inspect corresponding seats or seatbelts ()

Fail 16 Oct 2024 41,798 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp lens seriously defective OSR outer lamp unit damaged/smashed with sharp edges evident (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR outer brake pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR trailing arm front bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row of seats folded and covered, unable to inspect corresponding seats or seatbelts ()

Pass 2 Oct 2023 36,329 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 31,949 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 26,592 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 22,570 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 18,994 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Wearing on inner edge

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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MJ66 JMV is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MJ66 JMV, 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 MJ66 JMV registered?

MJ66 JMV is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 October 2016.

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