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FN16 VLF

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,676 mi
Last recorded74,676 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN16 VLF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 74,676 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 74,676 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 70,246 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 55,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 49,708 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 46,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 38,687 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 31,067 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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FN16 VLF is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FN16 VLF, 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 FN16 VLF registered?

FN16 VLF is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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The MOT history for FN16 VLF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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