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SM54 BCS

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,937 mi
Last recorded68,937 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 BCS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 68,937 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 62,777 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 57,223 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 57,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 47,408 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 33,497 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 27,369 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 23,837 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 23,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 18,992 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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SM54 BCS is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM54 BCS, 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

How do I check the history of SM54 BCS?

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What year was SM54 BCS registered?

SM54 BCS is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 July 2016.

Is SM54 BCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 BCS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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