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FJ13 VXS

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,788 mi
Last recorded155,788 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 VXS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 155,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 140,448 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 125,991 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 111,121 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 110,842 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All other rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 96,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,902 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 82,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 70,851 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 49,535 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 34,619 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 34,619 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,722 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 23,485 miles

All 4 tyre show signs of perishing in tread area

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Rear most seat belts not checked as stowed away

Slight play in OSF inner steering arm

Fail 30 Jun 2016 23,485 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

All 4 tyre show signs of perishing in tread area

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Rear most seat belts not checked as stowed away

Slight play in OSF inner steering arm

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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FJ13 VXS is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FJ13 VXS, 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 FJ13 VXS registered?

FJ13 VXS is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 May 2013.

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