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AE66 XMZ

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,370 mi
Last recorded117,370 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 XMZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 117,370 miles

front brake pads very low (borderline pass)

front tyres worn/bald on edges, advise replacement

Pass 30 Jul 2024 103,865 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 89,394 miles

FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW AND WORN ON EDGES

NS SIDE REPEATER DAMAGED

OSF FOG LAMP UNIT LOOSE IN BUMPER

REAR TYRES STEPPED AND WORN ON INNER EDGES

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 13 Jul 2022 78,004 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pads low

stone chip in front screen

Pass 3 Aug 2021 67,121 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 4 Aug 2020 60,520 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,772 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2019 49,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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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AE66 XMZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE66 XMZ, 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 AE66 XMZ registered?

AE66 XMZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is AE66 XMZ safe to buy?

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