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GD16 XJW

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,048 mi
Last recorded57,048 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 XJW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 57,048 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 57,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2024 50,926 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 45,452 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 45,412 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald and only 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 39,010 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 39,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 34,587 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 32,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 28,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer bald advise to be replaced asap (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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GD16 XJW is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

GD16 XJW is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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