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A5 VWA

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,185 mi
Last recorded73,185 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VWA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 73,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 73,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 71,621 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 71,620 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 68,199 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 64,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 60,347 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,533 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,753 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 53,753 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,971 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 39,697 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,469 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 32,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A5 VWA is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 VWA, 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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What year was A5 VWA registered?

A5 VWA is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is A5 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 VWA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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