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WA16 FGN

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,667 mi
Last recorded53,667 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 FGN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 53,667 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 52,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 48,760 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 43,436 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 39,935 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 36,066 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 35,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear seats folded away at test not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 28 Feb 2019 29,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on very inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on very inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 29,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on very inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on very inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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WA16 FGN 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 88.9%.

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 WA16 FGN, 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 WA16 FGN registered?

WA16 FGN is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is WA16 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA16 FGN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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