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SA16 ZGY

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,194 mi
Last recorded81,194 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 ZGY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 81,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 67,558 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres tread worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 52,239 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 42,582 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 42,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 37,636 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 33,313 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,877 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 25,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (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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SA16 ZGY is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA16 ZGY, 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 SA16 ZGY registered?

SA16 ZGY is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SA16 ZGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA16 ZGY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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