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FG16 YFK

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,833 mi
Last recorded97,833 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 YFK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 97,833 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 90,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 85,634 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 79,093 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 72,117 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 55,284 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 17 Feb 2021 55,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 28 Feb 2020 45,668 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 23,301 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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FG16 YFK is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black 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 FG16 YFK, 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

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What year was FG16 YFK registered?

FG16 YFK is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is FG16 YFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG16 YFK 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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