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DS16 ZDK

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,340 mi
Last recorded94,340 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 ZDK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 94,340 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 90,542 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 90,542 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 81,604 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 81,604 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 72,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has chunk missing out of tread no chords exposed

Fail 16 May 2023 72,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light is on indicating fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has chunk missing out of tread no chords exposed

Pass 28 Apr 2022 58,831 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 51,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2020 46,298 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 46,298 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 39,082 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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DS16 ZDK is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS16 ZDK, 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 DS16 ZDK registered?

DS16 ZDK is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is DS16 ZDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 ZDK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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