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CV16 EWB

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,161 mi
Last recorded90,161 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 EWB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 90,161 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 78,158 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 66,080 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,201 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,679 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 43,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 37,787 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 37,787 miles

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

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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CV16 EWB is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black 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 CV16 EWB, 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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CV16 EWB is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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