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HY63 YZG

2013 Kia Sorento

Brown Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,047 mi
Last recorded141,047 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY63 YZG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 141,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 127,774 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 127,774 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 127,551 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 113,161 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 112,404 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,109 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 97,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 88,003 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,384 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 75,112 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 62,224 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,774 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 35,063 miles

rear tyres wearing on 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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HY63 YZG is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Brown with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY63 YZG, 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 YZG registered?

HY63 YZG is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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