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GD16 WJJ

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,923 mi
Last recorded78,923 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 WJJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 78,923 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 72,735 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,038 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 49,803 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 44,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 36,286 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 29,902 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 20,917 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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GD16 WJJ 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 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 GD16 WJJ, 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 GD16 WJJ registered?

GD16 WJJ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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