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RA16 XAB

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,828 mi
Last recorded77,828 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 77,828 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 70,324 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 70,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 64,501 miles

both front tyre edges slightly low.under tray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2022 56,996 miles

Emissions too clean to test. Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Brake Discs Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 38,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2020 38,914 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,120 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 XAB is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XAB, 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 XAB registered?

RA16 XAB is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is RA16 XAB safe to buy?

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