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SF16 GLO

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,345 mi
Last recorded49,345 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF16 GLO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 49,345 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 45,966 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S + O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 41,608 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 30,505 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 30,502 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 27,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various deep cuts, possible glint of cord, low tread, heavy perished, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various damage, possible glint of cord, low tread, heavy perished, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 27,559 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various deep cuts, possible glint of cord, low tread, heavy perished, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged minor tread damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various damage, possible glint of cord, low tread, heavy perished, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 23,829 miles

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

under shields fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2019 19,117 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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SF16 GLO is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SF16 GLO, 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 SF16 GLO registered?

SF16 GLO is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 August 2016.

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