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DG13 DDX

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,789 mi
Last recorded96,789 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 DDX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 96,789 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 96,781 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 94,177 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

sump corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 89,277 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 85,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 80,500 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 71,087 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 65,832 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 53,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,689 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

undertray and engine cover fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 30 Mar 2016 29,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

undertray and engine cover fitted preventing the inspection of some components

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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DG13 DDX is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DG13 DDX, 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 DG13 DDX registered?

DG13 DDX is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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