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YL16 ZJU

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,869 mi
Last recorded126,869 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 ZJU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 126,869 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 126,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r18 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 112,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 112,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 97,920 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 97,918 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2023 83,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 83,622 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 72,927 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 60,778 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2020 49,763 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 38,070 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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YL16 ZJU is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL16 ZJU, 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 YL16 ZJU registered?

YL16 ZJU is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 July 2016.

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The MOT history for YL16 ZJU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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