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ML16 AZW

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,981 mi
Last recorded89,981 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 AZW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2026 89,981 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 80,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 69,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 59,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 50,266 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 42,013 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 35,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 29,719 miles

front brake discs worn

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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ML16 AZW is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ML16 AZW, 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 ML16 AZW registered?

ML16 AZW is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is ML16 AZW safe to buy?

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