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GX16 XBM

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,943 mi
Last recorded64,943 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 XBM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 64,943 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Feb 2026 64,941 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2025 58,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 51,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 44,734 miles

Rear brake pads are low and the discs are lipped

Pass 14 Mar 2022 38,237 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 30,226 miles

front brake pads getting low

near side front outer door handle sticking

Pass 17 Mar 2020 24,676 miles

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

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 235/60/r18-103v

Unable to see rear brake pads.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 16,410 miles

Unable to see rear brake pads.

Fail 19 Mar 2019 16,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/r18-103v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Unable to see rear brake pads.

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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GX16 XBM 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 80%.

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 GX16 XBM, 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 GX16 XBM registered?

GX16 XBM is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is GX16 XBM safe to buy?

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