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DA63 NBZ

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,101 mi
Last recorded120,101 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA63 NBZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2026 120,101 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroding

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

underbody corrosion

undertray fitted

Pass 8 May 2025 115,046 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 107,871 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 101,864 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 101,862 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 94,534 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 94,534 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 80,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 62,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted preventing the view of some under body components

Pass 4 Nov 2019 57,529 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 48,603 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row folded away ()

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2018 48,601 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row folded away ()

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 38,086 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 38,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2016 30,510 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seating folded away ()

undershields fitted

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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DA63 NBZ 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 66.7%.

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 DA63 NBZ, 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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DA63 NBZ is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 December 2013.

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