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RK16 WLF

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,611 mi
Last recorded84,611 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 WLF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 84,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 79,240 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 77,659 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 61,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 61,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 47,603 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 47,603 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 33,341 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 33,341 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 23,314 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 17,176 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2019 13,480 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 13,480 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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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RK16 WLF is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RK16 WLF, 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 RK16 WLF registered?

RK16 WLF is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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