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AX16 BZO

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,391 mi
Last recorded73,391 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 BZO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 73,391 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 72,092 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 67,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip on both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 61,416 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator split and corroded bottom rows ()

Pass 22 Jun 2022 56,182 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 56,181 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 51,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Jun 2021 51,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 45,862 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 45,862 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 34,525 miles

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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AX16 BZO 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 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 AX16 BZO, 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 AX16 BZO registered?

AX16 BZO is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is AX16 BZO safe to buy?

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