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CX16 ETR

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,431 mi
Last recorded97,431 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 ETR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 97,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Clouded (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear TPMS Indicates loss of pressure in tyre.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Clouded (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 97,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Clouded (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear TPMS Indicates loss of pressure in tyre.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Clouded (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 84,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 84,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear lower arm front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear lower arm front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 71,496 miles

Both side steps been removed.

Fail 27 Jan 2024 71,495 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Side step corroded / holed. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Side step corroded / holed. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At rear to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Flat spot / Lump. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 60,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 55,569 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 46,036 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,963 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 31,505 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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CX16 ETR is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White 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 CX16 ETR, 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 CX16 ETR registered?

CX16 ETR is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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