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BK16 ZKC

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,984 mi
Last recorded101,984 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 ZKC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 101,984 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,812 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 93,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 84,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 84,924 miles

Nearside 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in sidewall ()

Pass 30 Mar 2023 75,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 75,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 66,413 miles

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat belt unable to be tested

Offside Rear 3rd row seat belt unable to be tested

Pass 11 Mar 2021 54,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.235/60/hr18. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,348 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 47,347 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 34,432 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 34,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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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BK16 ZKC is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BK16 ZKC, 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 BK16 ZKC registered?

BK16 ZKC is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 March 2016.

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