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ERZ 7279

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,019 mi
Last recorded76,019 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERZ 7279
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 76,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 69,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 62,583 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 54,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jan 2022 47,859 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 42,912 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 37,046 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 28,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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ERZ 7279 is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ERZ 7279, 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 ERZ 7279 registered?

ERZ 7279 is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is ERZ 7279 safe to buy?

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