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HV13 FLX

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,845 mi
Last recorded118,845 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 FLX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 118,845 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 118,845 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 117,150 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 116,819 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 116,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 113,250 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING & IN POOR CONDITION

corrosion taking place to underside mainly at front suspension components

front brake discs corroding

rear brake pads wearing THIN

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2022 113,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING & IN POOR CONDITION

corrosion taking place to underside mainly at front suspension components

front brake discs corroding

rear brake pads wearing THIN

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2020 96,656 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2019 86,975 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,550 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 75,549 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 235/65 r17 ()

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,340 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 62,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-65-17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-65-17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-65-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235-65-17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 49,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing and worn on inner edge

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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HV13 FLX 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 HV13 FLX, 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 HV13 FLX registered?

HV13 FLX is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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