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GRZ 1259

2016 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

73,562 mi
Last recorded73,562 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 1259
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 73,562 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 73,562 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2025 70,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2025 129,676 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

aux belt in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2024 122,195 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 65,226 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 121,802 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 113,735 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 113,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 54,794 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 46,795 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 46,795 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 103,671 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 96,511 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 96,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 38,135 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2020 32,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inside edge no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2019 88,179 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 86,178 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 25,771 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 73,536 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,050 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,715 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 41,664 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 36,563 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 29,234 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 23,871 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 16,351 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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GRZ 1259 is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 GRZ 1259, 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 GRZ 1259 registered?

GRZ 1259 is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is GRZ 1259 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRZ 1259 shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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