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EO16 MTZ

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,120 mi
Last recorded65,120 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO16 MTZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 65,120 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 64,884 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Tpms light on

Pass 3 Feb 2025 59,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 56,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 52,424 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 49,017 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres edge wear at inner shoulders and slight perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 42,972 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 35,768 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 35,763 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 27,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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EO16 MTZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey 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 EO16 MTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO16 MTZ registered?

EO16 MTZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is EO16 MTZ safe to buy?

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