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FT63 KJK

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,868 mi
Last recorded97,868 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 KJK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 97,868 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 90,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Aug 2023 84,464 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 84,464 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 75,129 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 63,610 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 56,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge,and close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 56,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge,and close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone bracket (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 46,596 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 46,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 35,902 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge but no cords exposed

Fail 27 Dec 2017 35,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge but no cords exposed

Pass 15 Dec 2016 25,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 25,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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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FT63 KJK is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FT63 KJK, 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 FT63 KJK registered?

FT63 KJK is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2013.

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