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B3 GHY

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,471 mi
Last recorded120,471 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 GHY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 120,471 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 110,929 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 103,749 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 93,965 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 84,900 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,222 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 79,222 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,983 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various damage including zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,849 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded away at test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 16 Oct 2018 49,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded away at test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Oct 2017 29,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

rear rear seats folded down, unable to check belts

Fail 5 Oct 2017 29,371 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner (cords soon to be exposed) (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

rear rear seats folded down, unable to check belts

Pass 19 Oct 2016 15,385 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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B3 GHY 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 78.6%.

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 B3 GHY, 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 B3 GHY registered?

B3 GHY is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 October 2013.

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