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RC66 GMC

2016 Kia Sorento

Maroon Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,981 mi
Last recorded97,981 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC66 GMC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 97,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing inner and outer edges 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing inner and outer edges 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 80,685 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x rear seats ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 70,355 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 67,886 miles

Front Radiator bowing and starting to leak - Not excessive

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR trailing arm bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR trailing arm bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 67,886 miles

Front Radiator bowing and starting to leak - Not excessive

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR trailing arm bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR trailing arm bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 51,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 46,213 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 46,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 41,162 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 35,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Rear tyre n/s and o/s inner wall has started to go out of shape

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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RC66 GMC is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Maroon 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 RC66 GMC, 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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RC66 GMC is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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