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CP16 DMZ

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,696 mi
Last recorded132,696 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 DMZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 132,696 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 126,427 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 123,125 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 123,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 120,092 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 120,092 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 111,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 99,747 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,334 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 70,642 miles

Rear 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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CP16 DMZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP16 DMZ, 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 CP16 DMZ registered?

CP16 DMZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 June 2016.

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