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DA13 UET

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,555 mi
Last recorded136,555 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 UET
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 136,555 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 127,371 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 117,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 108,850 miles

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

corrosion on inner edge of front discs

Fail 3 Apr 2023 108,846 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on inner edge of front discs

Pass 1 Apr 2022 101,396 miles

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

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

Offside 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 wearing/worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear loose heat-shield

Spare tyre defective not inflated ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 90,304 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 May 2019 71,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 53,372 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,060 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 20,679 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 20,679 miles

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

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

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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DA13 UET is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA13 UET, 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 DA13 UET registered?

DA13 UET is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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