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J40 PJA

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,549 mi
Last recorded104,549 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 PJA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 104,549 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 104,546 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 96,498 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 95,889 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 86,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,171 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 71,084 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 65,579 miles

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 57,378 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 48,350 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 39,085 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 28,869 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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J40 PJA is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,200cc 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 J40 PJA, 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 J40 PJA registered?

J40 PJA is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 February 2013.

Is J40 PJA safe to buy?

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