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HY63 BBJ

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,490 mi
Last recorded108,490 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY63 BBJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 108,490 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 100,995 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 95,867 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 90,291 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2022 83,292 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 77,591 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 64,602 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,083 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 51,083 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 41,691 miles

Front oil leak possibly around sump

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge and perished

Rear slight oil leak diff

Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,221 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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HY63 BBJ is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY63 BBJ, 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 HY63 BBJ registered?

HY63 BBJ is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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The MOT history for HY63 BBJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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