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DF13 YBV

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,716 mi
Last recorded100,716 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 YBV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 100,716 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 98,883 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive lower sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 90,118 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 83,553 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 74,694 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 74,691 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 67,380 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 60,777 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 60,777 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 51,060 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 51,059 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,052 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 34,328 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 34,246 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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DF13 YBV is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 DF13 YBV, 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 DF13 YBV registered?

DF13 YBV is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is DF13 YBV safe to buy?

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