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GX16 YOO

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,887 mi
Last recorded95,887 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 YOO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 95,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 88,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 88,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 79,176 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 69,162 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 60,587 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 60,566 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 54,439 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 49,214 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2019 38,180 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 22 Jan 2019 38,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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 YOO is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White 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 GX16 YOO, 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 YOO registered?

GX16 YOO is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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