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DS13 VJV

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,553 mi
Last recorded94,553 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 VJV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 94,553 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in drivers view 10mm diameter. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 94,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor wiring damaged. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside. (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs badly corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in drivers view 10mm diameter. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 82,678 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 66,255 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 62,858 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to legal limit and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear door can only be opened from inside

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded at connection with brake flexi pipes but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 62,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative no fluid emmited (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror excessively damaged (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to legal limit and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear door can only be opened from inside

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded at connection with brake flexi pipes but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 51,796 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 40,887 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 33,955 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 24,878 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 21,279 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 17,015 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 12,849 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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DS13 VJV is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 DS13 VJV, 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 DS13 VJV registered?

DS13 VJV is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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