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WJ66 KTX

2016 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,259 mi
Last recorded66,259 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ66 KTX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 66,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 66,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 61,906 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 61,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 56,768 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 56,768 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure to steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure to steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 48,058 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 37,840 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 35,639 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 34,367 miles

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

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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WJ66 KTX is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Red 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 WJ66 KTX, 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 WJ66 KTX registered?

WJ66 KTX is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 December 2016.

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