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FX13 XRO

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,455 mi
Last recorded97,455 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX13 XRO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 97,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 97,455 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 90,116 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Sep 2024 90,112 miles

Fuel system component leaking top of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Sep 2023 83,807 miles

offside rear wheelarch trim missing

Fail 28 Sep 2023 83,802 miles

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

offside rear wheelarch trim missing

Pass 23 Sep 2022 78,876 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 78,871 miles

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

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,348 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 55,048 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,611 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 32,266 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 32,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/65/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/65/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/65/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 23,388 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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FX13 XRO is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX13 XRO, 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 FX13 XRO registered?

FX13 XRO is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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