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FH13 CZU

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,947 mi
Last recorded120,947 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 CZU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 120,947 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 109,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2024 99,216 miles

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

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 88,865 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 88,865 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Front both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 78,617 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 69,536 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and slight play in track rod end (drivers) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 60,449 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,481 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,454 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 30,489 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 30,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FH13 CZU is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH13 CZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH13 CZU registered?

FH13 CZU is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 August 2013.

Is FH13 CZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH13 CZU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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