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GJ16 LGL

2016 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,504 mi
Last recorded74,504 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 LGL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 74,504 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 70,692 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 70,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle or outside (6.2.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 66,870 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 62,938 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 62,938 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 57,277 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 53,807 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 53,791 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 50,424 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,152 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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GJ16 LGL is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ16 LGL, 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 GJ16 LGL registered?

GJ16 LGL is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 April 2016.

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