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CAZ 1954

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,096 mi
Last recorded139,096 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 1954
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 139,096 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 139,096 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 126,602 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch damage (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens damaged (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 126,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch damage (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens damaged (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 113,180 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 113,180 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 99,711 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 99,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 82,704 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 68,028 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

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

Pass 22 May 2020 53,636 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 53,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 17 May 2019 34,903 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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CAZ 1954 is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White 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 CAZ 1954, 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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CAZ 1954 is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 May 2016.

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