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SO16 ZGP

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,954 mi
Last recorded88,954 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 ZGP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 88,954 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 88,587 miles

Fuel tank leaking Wet around tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 80,427 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 72,675 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 72,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 66,030 miles

oil leak at rear differential

Pass 13 Oct 2022 58,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 51,341 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 44,619 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 36,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads close to legal limit, require to remove wheel to allow fully inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wiper blades partially torn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald inner tread and cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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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SO16 ZGP 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 SO16 ZGP, 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 SO16 ZGP registered?

SO16 ZGP is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is SO16 ZGP safe to buy?

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