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RK16 WLV

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,480 mi
Last recorded61,480 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 61,480 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 61,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 55 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 53,394 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 235/55/19 HANKOOK

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 53,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/19 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 235/55/19 HANKOOK

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 44,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 44,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 35,066 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 26,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 20,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on both edges & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are cracking in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 20,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on both edges & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are cracking in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 16,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 12,685 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres starting to perish between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 WLV is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

RK16 WLV is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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