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FR13 RCX

2013 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,609 mi
Last recorded80,609 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 RCX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 80,609 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 80,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 77,324 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 77,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 71,826 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 66,356 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 60,251 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 60,251 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front arm bushes- foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 54,526 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 54,526 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Clip missing) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,980 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 43,753 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 43,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 36,327 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 30,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 22,507 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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FR13 RCX is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RCX, 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 FR13 RCX registered?

FR13 RCX is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is FR13 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 RCX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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