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FM13 FZJ

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,406 mi
Last recorded191,406 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM13 FZJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 191,406 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 191,405 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 180,305 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 165,396 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 152,710 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 152,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 140,323 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 123,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 93,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Dec 2017 71,859 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,580 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade split

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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FM13 FZJ is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FM13 FZJ, 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 FM13 FZJ registered?

FM13 FZJ is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 August 2013.

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