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WJ16 EWU

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,598 mi
Last recorded65,598 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 EWU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 65,598 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 65,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 58,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 53,374 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 53,374 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 46,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 41,002 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 41,002 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 35,665 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 32,400 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner and outer tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 25,277 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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WJ16 EWU is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ16 EWU, 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 WJ16 EWU registered?

WJ16 EWU is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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The MOT history for WJ16 EWU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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