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EJ62 TPV

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,987 mi
Last recorded144,987 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 TPV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 144,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer 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))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 144,987 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer 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))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 133,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit, immediate replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At jacking point. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 124,589 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))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 116,198 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 107,917 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 100,035 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,393 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 91,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 80,230 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 66,087 miles

advisory both front tyres are wearing inner edges

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2018 66,050 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside front lower bonding failer (2.4.G.2)

advisory both front tyres are wearing inner edges

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,681 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,812 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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EJ62 TPV is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EJ62 TPV, 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 EJ62 TPV registered?

EJ62 TPV is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 January 2013.

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