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AA53 CAR

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,647 mi
Last recorded97,647 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 CAR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 97,647 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 92,638 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 92,638 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 90,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 86,288 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 86,279 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,564 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,878 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,408 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,616 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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AA53 CAR 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 81.8%.

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 AA53 CAR, 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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AA53 CAR is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 September 2013.

Is AA53 CAR safe to buy?

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