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DX16 MMO

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,453 mi
Last recorded118,453 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 MMO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 118,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm +Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 118,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm +Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 97,467 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 97,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 86,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 71,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 70,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,041 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 61,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 46,224 miles

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

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

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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DX16 MMO 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 60%.

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 DX16 MMO, 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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DX16 MMO is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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