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RJ16 KBO

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,888 mi
Last recorded88,888 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 KBO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 88,888 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2026 88,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 82,045 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 78,114 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake ferrules on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to see close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge getting low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to see close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 78,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner edge /low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake ferrules on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to see close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge getting low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to see close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 75,363 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 59,675 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 46,189 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 46,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 33,879 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all brake pads are low

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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RJ16 KBO is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ16 KBO, 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 RJ16 KBO registered?

RJ16 KBO is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 June 2016.

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