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YP16 DMZ

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,308 mi
Last recorded72,308 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 DMZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 72,308 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 72,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 65,089 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 59,035 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 51,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 44,320 miles

slight perishing/cracks to rear tyres

Fail 26 Apr 2022 44,320 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 36,264 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and worn out on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 31,013 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 23,725 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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YP16 DMZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White 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 YP16 DMZ, 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 YP16 DMZ registered?

YP16 DMZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is YP16 DMZ safe to buy?

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