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FP13 RXA

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,085 mi
Last recorded157,085 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 RXA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 157,085 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 156,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 148,139 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF drop link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF shock absorber has a slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF suspension arm rear bush split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 148,139 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OSR outer brake pad less than 1.5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF drop link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF shock absorber has a slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF suspension arm rear bush split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 140,738 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 140,671 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 130,908 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 130,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing centre seat buckle under seat cant check (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2356017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 118,752 miles

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

Rear exhaust backbox flange corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 118,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust backbox flange corroded

steering wheel has free play

Pass 17 Jul 2020 101,355 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 90,925 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 90,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 53,641 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre outer edge worn low

Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,698 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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FP13 RXA is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black 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 FP13 RXA, 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 FP13 RXA registered?

FP13 RXA is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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