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FR13 UZS

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,671 mi
Last recorded147,671 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 UZS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 147,671 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 137,613 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn/worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 127,853 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

some movement in seat mechanisims

Pass 8 Nov 2022 118,277 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 6 Nov 2021 106,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

o/s/r inner lamp lens damaged/cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2021 106,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

o/s/r inner lamp lens damaged/cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2020 94,395 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 7 Nov 2020 94,380 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 83,147 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 67,275 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,226 miles

Rear Nearside and Offside, Tyres are perishing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and Offside,Both wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 51,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working Wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Nearside and Offside, Tyres are perishing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and Offside,Both wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 31,679 miles

All 4 tyres have age related cracks in the tred,

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UZS is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UZS, 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 UZS registered?

FR13 UZS is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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