2016 Kia Sorento · 10,745 MOT tests
2016 Kia Sorento reliability
2016 Kia Sorentos fail 21.1% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 18 Sorento years (10,745 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sorentos: 30.2%)
- 21.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sorentos: 30.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 60,827
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,745
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 6% of tests fail here (34% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Kia Sorento
Fail rate by area
- Brakes6%
- Tyres6%
- Suspension5.3%
- Lights and electrics4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.15%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.89%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.75%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.71%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.54%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.29%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.02%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.88%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.7%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.41%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Kia Sorento reliable?
2016 Kia Sorentos fail 21.1% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 18 Sorento years (10,745 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Kia Sorento MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.15% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.89% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.75% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Kia Sorento have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Kia Sorento shows 60,827 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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