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RF16 VGL

2016 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,021 mi
Last recorded83,021 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 VGL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 83,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 83,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2025 82,136 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 81,884 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 80,017 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 67,904 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 50,412 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 36,714 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 33,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm inner 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 33,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm inner 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 22,391 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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RF16 VGL 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 63.6%.

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 RF16 VGL, 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 RF16 VGL registered?

RF16 VGL is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 July 2016.

Is RF16 VGL safe to buy?

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