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R14 HJA

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,480 mi
Last recorded92,480 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 HJA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 92,480 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 92,460 miles

Nearside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended side light not working (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 81,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 70,259 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 59,428 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 59,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 49,734 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 31,449 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2021 31,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 29,126 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 26,220 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 26,220 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 23,659 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 23,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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R14 HJA is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R14 HJA, 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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R14 HJA is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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