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GH16 KXJ

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,279 mi
Last recorded71,279 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH16 KXJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 71,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 63,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 56,914 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 48,961 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 41,515 miles

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

Rear Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2021 35,859 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 32,492 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/R + O/R

Small crack in front numberplate

Pass 6 Jun 2019 25,762 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn down on very inside edge of the tread

Pass 28 Feb 2019 25,559 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 KXJ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GH16 KXJ, 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 GH16 KXJ registered?

GH16 KXJ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is GH16 KXJ safe to buy?

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