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DG63 EFX

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,078 mi
Last recorded108,078 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG63 EFX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 108,078 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 108,077 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing/both sides at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall/both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing/both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 107,334 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 100,575 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 94,145 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 90,223 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 90,223 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 86,724 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 80,845 miles

Coolant leak ()

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 Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,500 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 70,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,329 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 61,329 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,517 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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DG63 EFX is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG63 EFX, 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 DG63 EFX registered?

DG63 EFX is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is DG63 EFX safe to buy?

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