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FR13 OUF

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

173,598 mi
Last recorded173,598 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 OUF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 173,598 miles

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 168,605 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 168,507 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 155,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 May 2023 140,705 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 140,704 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 122,884 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 122,881 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 92,766 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2021 92,763 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner ges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 85,312 miles

EVIDENCE OF PREVIOUS FUEL LEAK ON AND AROUND TANK. NO DRIPS OR WET FUEL FOUND

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

NOISE FROM STEERING RACK WHEN LOADED ROCK TEST CARRIED OUT. NO PLAY DETECTED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 85,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

EVIDENCE OF PREVIOUS FUEL LEAK ON AND AROUND TANK. NO DRIPS OR WET FUEL FOUND

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

NOISE FROM STEERING RACK WHEN LOADED ROCK TEST CARRIED OUT. NO PLAY DETECTED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,104 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 75,077 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 63,893 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 63,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 50,007 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

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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FR13 OUF is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FR13 OUF, 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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FR13 OUF is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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