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GJ16 YVE

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,648 mi
Last recorded96,648 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 YVE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 96,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 91,562 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 81,744 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 70,126 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 60,858 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 48,121 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 48,019 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 40,399 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,253 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 YVE is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

GJ16 YVE is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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