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YH16 TZA

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,188 mi
Last recorded98,188 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 TZA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 98,188 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 98,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 98,178 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 84,786 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 70,442 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 58,763 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 58,763 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 45,339 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 41,133 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 41,133 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 37,687 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 32,010 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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YH16 TZA is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH16 TZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH16 TZA registered?

YH16 TZA is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is YH16 TZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH16 TZA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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