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FT16 GPU

2016 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,975 mi
Last recorded88,975 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT16 GPU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 88,975 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 84,501 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 79,227 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 70,883 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 60,888 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2021 51,733 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Jul 2020 45,371 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 36,912 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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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FT16 GPU is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FT16 GPU, 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 FT16 GPU registered?

FT16 GPU is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is FT16 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT16 GPU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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