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F8 HAT

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,021 mi
Last recorded158,021 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 HAT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 158,021 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 150,094 miles

Both rear tyres tread wearing uneven on the inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2025 150,092 miles

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

Both rear tyres tread wearing uneven on the inner edge

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 140,056 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 26 Apr 2023 131,251 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 121,568 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 121,568 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 112,184 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 112,183 miles

Offside Front 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

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Apr 2020 102,846 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,867 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,172 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,586 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,232 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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F8 HAT 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 F8 HAT, 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 F8 HAT registered?

F8 HAT is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is F8 HAT safe to buy?

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