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FJ16 YZZ

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,411 mi
Last recorded133,411 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 YZZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 133,411 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 133,409 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 116,012 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 116,004 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60/R18 107V XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2024 98,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise early replacement based upon maintaining annual mileage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 76,652 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 61,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread pattern worn unevenly very close to exposing ply-advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 28,575 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 43,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 28,573 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 28,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 15,144 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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FJ16 YZZ 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 FJ16 YZZ, 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 FJ16 YZZ registered?

FJ16 YZZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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