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GM66 ZCN

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,237 mi
Last recorded54,237 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM66 ZCN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 54,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 47,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 42,314 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED / LIPPED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 42,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED / LIPPED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 36,063 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 35,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SPLIT ( INNER EDGE ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CENTER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED / CORRODED ( OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 29,853 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AROUND 2MM / CRACKING /PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 29,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AROUND 2MM / CRACKING /PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 23,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen is chipped

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 23,674 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen is chipped

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 18,762 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED /LIPPED

FRONT BRAKE PADS AROUND 60%

Fail 27 Nov 2019 18,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED /LIPPED

FRONT BRAKE PADS AROUND 60%

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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GM66 ZCN is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GM66 ZCN, 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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GM66 ZCN is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 November 2016.

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