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D25 GJC

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,778 mi
Last recorded124,778 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 GJC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 124,778 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2024 116,300 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 111,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm wearing outer edges 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jan 2024 111,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm wearing outer edges 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 104,121 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge's smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 104,121 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective front row (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge's smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 98,086 miles

Offside Rear seat belt function slight sticking

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 98,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt function slight sticking

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 89,953 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn outer edges 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

seatbelts 6&7 not tested

Pass 4 Feb 2019 73,648 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 73,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,513 miles

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

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2017 45,049 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2016 31,731 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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D25 GJC is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D25 GJC, 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 D25 GJC registered?

D25 GJC is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 June 2013.

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