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RO16 EBC

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,481 mi
Last recorded49,481 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 EBC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 49,481 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2025 46,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 46,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 44,035 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 42,266 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades are not fully clearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 39,913 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 36,682 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 33,898 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,434 miles

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

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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RO16 EBC is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO16 EBC, 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 RO16 EBC registered?

RO16 EBC is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is RO16 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO16 EBC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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