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FH13 VZW

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,490 mi
Last recorded116,490 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 116,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge. Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge. Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 103,769 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 103,769 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 94,422 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 94,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald on inner edge area and through to canvass (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high Both, above the 0% horizontal for a + 850 mm headlight (4.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Pass 15 Aug 2022 86,009 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,661 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 75,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread worn through to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 66,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 58,346 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 49,948 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 40,466 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,747 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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FH13 VZW is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

FH13 VZW is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 July 2013.

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The MOT history for FH13 VZW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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