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SJ16 TLT

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,079 mi
Last recorded67,079 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 TLT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 67,079 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 66,630 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 55,947 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 55,947 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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 20 Sep 2022 47,086 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 37,062 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 29,886 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 25,783 miles

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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SJ16 TLT is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJ16 TLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ16 TLT registered?

SJ16 TLT is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is SJ16 TLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ16 TLT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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