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A28 BYW

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,448 mi
Last recorded106,448 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 BYW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 106,448 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 106,437 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 98,879 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 92,051 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 87,365 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 78,984 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 69,439 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 60,006 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 49,212 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 39,774 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,597 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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A28 BYW is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 68,783 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 A28 BYW, 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 13 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of A28 BYW?

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What year was A28 BYW registered?

A28 BYW is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 October 2013.

Is A28 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A28 BYW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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