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DY63 TYX

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,799 mi
Last recorded133,799 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 TYX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 133,799 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 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 133,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 124,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 117,236 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 110,120 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 110,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 98,565 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 98,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 14 Jan 2020 89,507 miles

Central Front Lower Both front tyres showing poor wear inside edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 77,946 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 65,410 miles

Engine covers and undertray obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2016 47,844 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

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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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DY63 TYX is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY63 TYX, 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 DY63 TYX registered?

DY63 TYX is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 December 2013.

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