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SG16 UNZ

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,791 mi
Last recorded119,791 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 UNZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 119,791 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 119,786 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2024 106,260 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2023 93,152 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 81,021 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 70,407 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 47,683 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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SG16 UNZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey 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 SG16 UNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG16 UNZ registered?

SG16 UNZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is SG16 UNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG16 UNZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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