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HY16 KZJ

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,076 mi
Last recorded86,076 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 KZJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 86,076 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 79,582 miles

Offside Rear Outer Condensation in light unit

Oil on differential

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 79,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Condensation in light unit

Offside Rear Outer Condensation in light unit

Oil on differential

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 74,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 69,477 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 63,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 58,233 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,771 miles

Offside Front foglamp not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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HY16 KZJ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HY16 KZJ, 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 HY16 KZJ registered?

HY16 KZJ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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