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J66 FRG

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,248 mi
Last recorded123,248 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 FRG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 123,248 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 123,248 miles

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

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components (6.1.6 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 118,392 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 118,392 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 110,877 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 110,877 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,209 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,778 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,277 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2020 65,510 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 53,268 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 53,264 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 38,064 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 28,249 miles

nsf wiperblade deteriorated very slight

small cracks in all four tyres treads

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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J66 FRG is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 J66 FRG, 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 J66 FRG registered?

J66 FRG is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 December 2013.

Is J66 FRG safe to buy?

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