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FH16 GVU

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,394 mi
Last recorded65,394 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH16 GVU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 65,394 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch lever (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 May 2025 56,408 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 54,076 miles

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

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

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

SIGNS OF COOLANT LEAK - RADIATOR AREA

Fail 26 Jun 2024 54,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

SIGNS OF COOLANT LEAK - RADIATOR AREA

Pass 27 Jun 2023 49,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES - 235 60 18 103V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES - 235 60 18 103V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 41,294 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 34,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 60 18 103V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 60 18 103V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 30,923 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 25,925 miles

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

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

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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FH16 GVU 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 FH16 GVU, 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 FH16 GVU registered?

FH16 GVU is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 July 2016.

Is FH16 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH16 GVU 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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