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JA54 CAN

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,317 mi
Last recorded125,317 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA54 CAN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 125,317 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 119,345 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 112,894 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 107,573 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 102,436 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 102,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 97,932 miles

Spare tyre flat

Pass 21 Oct 2019 92,907 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 92,907 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 88,182 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 88,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,440 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 72,440 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 54,269 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 33,222 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 33,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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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JA54 CAN is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JA54 CAN, 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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JA54 CAN is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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