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RO16 ZFM

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,016 mi
Last recorded130,016 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 ZFM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 130,016 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 115,088 miles

both front ball joints worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 25 Jun 2024 103,300 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Jun 2023 84,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very thin ( advise replacement ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror casing broken

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 84,418 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very thin ( advise replacement ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on edges and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror casing broken

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 84,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit/very strong advisory for replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 66,422 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 50,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 39,192 miles

both rear tyres low close to limit, have cuts and age cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,306 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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RO16 ZFM is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO16 ZFM, 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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RO16 ZFM is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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