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GY63 TKN

2013 Kia Sorento

Brown Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,042 mi
Last recorded124,042 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY63 TKN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 124,042 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 123,844 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 114,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 102,530 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 102,530 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 89,183 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 89,182 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 77,309 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 71,537 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 66,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2019 57,290 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2018 48,246 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 39,647 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 39,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2016 33,347 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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GY63 TKN is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Brown with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GY63 TKN, 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 GY63 TKN registered?

GY63 TKN is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 December 2013.

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