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SU53 GAV

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,748 mi
Last recorded89,748 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU53 GAV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2025 89,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 79,934 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 73,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 59,922 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 45,735 miles

Engine bay covers + under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

No gas blast at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2020 32,543 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 26,503 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 21,467 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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SU53 GAV 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 100%.

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 SU53 GAV, 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 SU53 GAV registered?

SU53 GAV is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 April 2016.

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