2016 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · MT16 NKW
2016 KIA Sorento (2.2L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 147,505 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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MT16 NKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 147,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT16 NKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Sorento (MT16 NKW) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Bald inner edge (5”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Registration plate inscription illegible Front and rear (0.1 (b))”.
MT16 NKW Mileage History
- 22/11/202282,426 mi
- 23/11/202282,427 mi+1 mi
- 11/10/202396,927 mi+14,500 mi
- 09/10/2024118,135 mi+21,208 mi
- 29/01/2026147,505 mi+29,370 mi
Average of roughly 20,419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sorento (UM)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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