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BN13 ORJ

2013 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,015 mi
Last recorded131,015 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 ORJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 131,015 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2024 122,997 miles

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

Engine noise at idle

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

Nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 1 Jul 2024 122,983 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Oil light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Engine noise at idle

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

Nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Oil pressure light on

Pass 28 Jun 2023 113,238 miles

Loud rattling coming from enigine or gearbox area

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2023 113,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Loud rattling coming from enigine or gearbox area

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2022 101,376 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 101,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 90,982 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 90,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2020 79,489 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 79,489 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 75,249 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 75,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 67,812 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 67,812 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,216 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 45,774 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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BN13 ORJ 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 58.8%.

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 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 BN13 ORJ, 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 BN13 ORJ registered?

BN13 ORJ is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 July 2013.

Is BN13 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 ORJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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