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AO16 WCZ

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,980 mi
Last recorded89,980 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 WCZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 89,980 miles

Central Front under tray fitted blocking view of key components

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

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

Rear both rear tyres are starting to feather on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2025 78,920 miles

Central Front undertray fitted blocking view of key components

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 69,383 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, Worn on edges only (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 59,474 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Jun 2022 50,092 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 50,092 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 47,213 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 44,189 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 40,256 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 30,854 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp assembly loose but not likely to detach

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 30,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp assembly loose but not likely to detach

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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AO16 WCZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO16 WCZ, 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 AO16 WCZ registered?

AO16 WCZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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