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FN13 NPD

2013 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,742 mi
Last recorded171,742 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 NPD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 171,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 31 Jul 2025 171,741 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Jul 2024 161,320 miles

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

Front noise/knocking from steering rack when rocked

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 161,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front noise/knocking from steering rack when rocked

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 149,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2022 136,696 miles

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

Front noise/knock from steering rack area

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

travel of parking brake leaver-

Fail 6 Apr 2022 136,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front noise/knock from steering rack area

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

travel of parking brake leaver-

Pass 17 Mar 2021 124,775 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt retracting mechanism sticking slightly offside and nearside passenger rear

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 142,635 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt retracting mechanism sticking slightly offside and nearside passenger rear

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 111,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 97,805 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges with various small cuts to the tread

Emissions too clean to test

Engine and rear differential misted with oil

Front brake discs lipped on inner edges

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre scrubbing heavily on inner edge with various cuts to the tread

Rear axle bushes perishing

Slight play in steering column knuckle

Fail 11 Mar 2019 97,803 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges with various small cuts to the tread

Emissions too clean to test

Engine and rear differential misted with oil

Front brake discs lipped on inner edges

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre scrubbing heavily on inner edge with various cuts to the tread

Rear axle bushes perishing

Slight play in steering column knuckle

Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,896 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 81,896 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,921 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FN13 NPD is a 2013 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FN13 NPD, 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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FN13 NPD is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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