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LG16 EZE

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,202 mi
Last recorded79,202 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 EZE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 79,202 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 79,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 72,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 68,084 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 60,530 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 60,382 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2022 47,514 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 36,018 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 36,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored on in side edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 30,087 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 23,294 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (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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LG16 EZE is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black 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 LG16 EZE, 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 LG16 EZE registered?

LG16 EZE is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is LG16 EZE safe to buy?

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