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J21 KLL

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,363 mi
Last recorded88,363 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 KLL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 88,363 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 88,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 81,248 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 81,248 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 77,028 miles

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

some play in steering column

Fail 8 Feb 2024 77,025 miles

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

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

some play in steering column

Pass 14 Feb 2023 69,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 63,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Trailer electrical socket fog lamp flickering

Fail 8 Feb 2022 63,915 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Trailer electrical socket fog lamp flickering

Pass 10 Feb 2021 59,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 59,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 54,675 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 40,797 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 40,797 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 33,109 miles

All 4 Tyres Perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Fail 6 Feb 2018 33,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 Tyres Perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Pass 7 Feb 2017 23,584 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 15,735 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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J21 KLL is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J21 KLL, 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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J21 KLL is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 February 2013.

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