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CV16 VSM

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,167 mi
Last recorded100,167 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 VSM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 100,167 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 100,167 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 90,078 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 87,745 miles

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 13 Jul 2023 64,878 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 46,268 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jul 2021 38,183 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 33,792 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 27,203 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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CV16 VSM is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV16 VSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CV16 VSM?

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What year was CV16 VSM registered?

CV16 VSM is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 June 2016.

Is CV16 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV16 VSM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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