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FT16 LZG

2016 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,674 mi
Last recorded133,674 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT16 LZG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 133,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 130,710 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 114,830 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 96,796 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 83,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2021 68,608 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 68,608 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 61,221 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 61,220 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn osr front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,977 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 48,977 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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FT16 LZG is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FT16 LZG, 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 FT16 LZG registered?

FT16 LZG is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is FT16 LZG safe to buy?

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