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N16 NJG

2017 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,412 mi
Last recorded70,412 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 NJG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 70,412 miles
Pass 15 May 2026 50,134 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 68,717 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 48,111 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 66,862 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 40,544 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 62,125 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 33,322 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 33,320 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 60,102 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 24,690 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside+nearside

Fail 29 Apr 2022 24,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside+nearside

Pass 8 Dec 2021 48,297 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 48,295 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 35,029 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 30,412 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2020

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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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N16 NJG is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2017 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 47,302 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 N16 NJG, 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 9 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N16 NJG registered?

N16 NJG is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is N16 NJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 NJG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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