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YX66 ZGD

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,178 mi
Last recorded99,178 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX66 ZGD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 99,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight cut to outer sidewall 235/65 R17 108V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Haldex unit been leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 85,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear. Near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 85,401 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear. Near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 76,620 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 76,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 65,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 65 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 65,747 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 65 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 55,792 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 55,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,936 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 44,296 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 36,425 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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YX66 ZGD is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YX66 ZGD, 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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YX66 ZGD is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 October 2016.

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