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AJ16 KZY

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,977 mi
Last recorded72,977 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 KZY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 72,977 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 61,742 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 52,319 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 48,238 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 43,227 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 33,803 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 28,329 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 23,609 miles

front screen chipped

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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AJ16 KZY is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ16 KZY, 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 AJ16 KZY registered?

AJ16 KZY is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is AJ16 KZY safe to buy?

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