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RA16 FBO

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,132 mi
Last recorded80,132 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 FBO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 80,132 miles

WINDSCREEN HAS SMALL CHIP ON PASSENGER SIDE

Pass 26 Aug 2025 75,187 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 67,891 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 60,848 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 53,050 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 53,050 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,864 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 45,864 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 39,836 miles

can't clearly see thickness of rear brake pads

Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,258 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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RA16 FBO 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 RA16 FBO, 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 RA16 FBO registered?

RA16 FBO is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 August 2016.

Is RA16 FBO safe to buy?

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