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ML16 BAV

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,967 mi
Last recorded56,967 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 BAV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 56,967 miles

Rear Oil seepage from Rear differential

Pass 19 Jun 2025 50,289 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 43,509 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 43,508 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 37,946 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 37,946 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 32,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 26,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 19,712 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

tpms light on but not indicating a malfunction

Pass 3 Apr 2019 15,696 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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ML16 BAV is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML16 BAV, 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 ML16 BAV registered?

ML16 BAV is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 April 2016.

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