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YH16 ZDW

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,960 mi
Last recorded188,960 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 ZDW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 188,960 miles

MINOR SURFACE RUST AT REAR

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 185,698 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 174,081 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear oil leak rear diff

Fail 16 Mar 2023 174,081 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear oil leak rear diff

Pass 2 Mar 2022 157,577 miles

Rear minor oil leak rear diff

engine covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear rear section wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear rear section wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 157,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear rear section wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear rear section wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear minor oil leak rear diff

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 136,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Minor Oil Leak Rear Diff

engine covers & under trays fitted

low on engine oil

Fail 2 Mar 2021 136,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced & Lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Minor Oil Leak Rear Diff

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

low on engine oil

Pass 9 Mar 2020 115,958 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 115,958 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,745 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 ZDW is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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