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AP16 BXZ

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,158 mi
Last recorded78,158 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 BXZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 78,158 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 78,132 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 69,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 61,415 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 61,405 miles

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 54,469 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 47,810 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 47,753 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 42,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 37,751 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 31,819 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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AP16 BXZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP16 BXZ, 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 AP16 BXZ registered?

AP16 BXZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2016.

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