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AY13 OBN

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

128,506 mi
Last recorded128,506 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 OBN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 128,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 138,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 117,253 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 117,253 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 111,045 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 111,019 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 103,419 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 103,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 97,495 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 97,494 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 93,182 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 79,696 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 79,696 miles

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

Nearside 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 29 Mar 2018 67,147 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 67,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,657 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 56,657 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,304 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 44,304 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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AY13 OBN is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AY13 OBN, 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 AY13 OBN registered?

AY13 OBN is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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