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AV13 TCJ

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

208,467 mi
Last recorded208,467 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 TCJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 208,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around the engine area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 208,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch trim (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around the engine area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 184,905 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged loose and obscured (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 184,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit and BALD on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged loose and obscured (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 160,882 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 160,882 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/17 plus bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus low to bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 140,311 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2020 129,207 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 129,207 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres out off shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 105,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 105,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 93,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 235/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 58,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AV13 TCJ 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 64.3%.

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 AV13 TCJ, 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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AV13 TCJ is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 July 2013.

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