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FH13 DBO

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,295 mi
Last recorded137,295 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 DBO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 137,295 miles

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

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

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 121,836 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 121,836 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 106,865 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 95,616 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 95,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 85,478 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 85,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both very heavy wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both very heavy wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 70,866 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,462 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 45,512 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 32,863 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner shoulder wearing smooth. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder wearing smooth . (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 DBO 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 FH13 DBO, 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 FH13 DBO registered?

FH13 DBO is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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