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J30 HRJ

2013 Kia Sorento

Brown Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,192 mi
Last recorded83,192 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 HRJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 83,192 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 83,192 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 74,146 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 65,310 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 65,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 62,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 59,515 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 59,515 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 56,122 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,626 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 48,673 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,158 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,976 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,664 miles

advise near side front tyre outer edge worn

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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J30 HRJ 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 78.6%.

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 J30 HRJ, 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 J30 HRJ registered?

J30 HRJ is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is J30 HRJ safe to buy?

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