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BJ13 FKG

2013 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,462 mi
Last recorded97,462 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 FKG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 97,462 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 92,106 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 86,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 86,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 80,161 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 74,695 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 74,695 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 67,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 67,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 61,422 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 61,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,767 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 53,767 miles

Towbar coupling indicator not working interference with other lights (6.1.6 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,995 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 36,606 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 36,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 3 May 2016 28,546 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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BJ13 FKG is a 2013 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ13 FKG, 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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BJ13 FKG is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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