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GH16 JCO

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,940 mi
Last recorded69,940 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH16 JCO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 69,940 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

BOTH OUTER STEPS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED, DO NOT STAND ON THEM.

Pass 24 Jan 2025 64,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 64,329 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 57,266 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 50,334 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 17 Jan 2023 49,815 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall near to cords Deflated 2x nails (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 2 Dec 2021 42,363 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 30,071 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 21,238 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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GH16 JCO is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GH16 JCO, 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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GH16 JCO is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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