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SO16 BKA

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,175 mi
Last recorded97,175 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 BKA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 97,175 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 97,048 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 97,038 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 86,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT TO OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE ALSO ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

OIL ON MINIMUM

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT TO OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 86,996 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road CRACK IN SWEPT AREA (ZONE A) EXCEEDING 10MM (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed TYRE WORN TO PLY ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN CENTRAL SWEPT AREA (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT TO OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE ALSO ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

OIL ON MINIMUM

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT TO OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S AND O/S TYRES CRACKED/SPLITTING BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 75,963 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 75,963 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2022 62,643 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 47,077 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 30,366 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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SO16 BKA 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 70%.

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 SO16 BKA, 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 SO16 BKA registered?

SO16 BKA is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is SO16 BKA safe to buy?

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