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HY13 JNF

2013 Kia Sorento

Brown Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,638 mi
Last recorded125,638 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY13 JNF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 125,638 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play at steering rack pinion when using shaker plates

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 125,637 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play at steering rack pinion when using shaker plates

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 113,395 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering lower column or steering rack.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 113,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering lower column or steering rack.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 102,047 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 102,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 93,732 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,823 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 83,804 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 73,633 miles

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog light not working (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 63,773 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 61,044 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,556 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,399 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 32,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear & O/S/F tyres worn on inner edges

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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HY13 JNF is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Brown with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY13 JNF, 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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HY13 JNF is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 March 2013.

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