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FD16 GWW

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,484 mi
Last recorded127,484 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 GWW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 127,484 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 127,484 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 118,489 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 104,128 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 91,590 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 91,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 76,109 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 76,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2021 60,522 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 60,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 60 R18 103V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Wheel alignment recommended

Pass 25 Jun 2020 51,019 miles

Rear brakes worn low

Fail 25 Jun 2020 51,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes worn low

Pass 23 Apr 2019 36,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn very low on outer edge

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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FD16 GWW is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FD16 GWW, 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 FD16 GWW registered?

FD16 GWW is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 April 2016.

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