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VD51 GEZ

2016 Kia Sorento

White Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,544 mi
Last recorded75,544 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD51 GEZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 75,544 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 110,542 miles

FRONT Brake disc worn, but not excessively

FRONT Brake pad(s) wearing thin

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

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

REAR Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Pass 3 Dec 2024 67,173 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 101,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 64,297 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 89,552 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 57,013 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 79,760 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 47,455 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 69,471 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 69,471 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 65,202 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 42,018 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 37,302 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 51,625 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 33,888 miles

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

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

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

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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VD51 GEZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento in White with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 VD51 GEZ, 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 VD51 GEZ registered?

VD51 GEZ is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 November 2016.

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