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GN16 YZH

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,085 mi
Last recorded109,085 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 YZH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 109,085 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2026 104,795 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 96,055 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 88,944 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 80,155 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear

Fail 21 Mar 2023 80,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear

Pass 7 Mar 2022 73,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges severely worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 63,886 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,170 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 37,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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GN16 YZH is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GN16 YZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN16 YZH registered?

GN16 YZH is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is GN16 YZH safe to buy?

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