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J29 TEY

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,733 mi
Last recorded157,733 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 TEY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 157,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 133,942 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 110,194 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 102,179 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 102,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 92,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 83,842 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener Removed From Rear View Mirror Prior To Test And Put Back After Test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers That Where In The Swept Area Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wipers Smearing Screen But Not Bad Enough To Fail MOT (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2020 76,530 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,590 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,272 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,834 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 32,422 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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J29 TEY 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 J29 TEY, 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 J29 TEY registered?

J29 TEY is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is J29 TEY safe to buy?

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