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GV16 KBX

2016 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,428 mi
Last recorded39,428 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 KBX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 39,428 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads look like they are wearing thin visual access limited. wheel will need to be removed to ascertain exact thinkness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 38,598 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slightly worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both have a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 38,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slightly worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both have a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 35,702 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 32,021 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 28,767 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 25,114 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 20,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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GV16 KBX is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GV16 KBX, 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 GV16 KBX registered?

GV16 KBX is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 July 2016.

Is GV16 KBX safe to buy?

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