2016 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · RA16 XKN
2016 KIA Sorento (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2016. Recorded mileage 96,552 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA16 XKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 96,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA16 XKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Sorento (RA16 XKN) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RA16 XKN Mileage History
- 23/11/202281,669 mi
- 23/11/202281,671 mi+2 mi
- 20/11/202389,339 mi+7,668 mi
- 07/03/202593,533 mi+4,194 mi
- 27/02/202696,552 mi+3,019 mi
Average of roughly 4,560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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