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JB57 ROV

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests35 (24 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

133,074 mi
Last recorded133,074 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB57 ROV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

24 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 133,074 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 136,967 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2025 131,090 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 131,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2024 124,888 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 124,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 128,397 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 119,286 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 May 2023 123,598 miles

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

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))

Fail 18 May 2023 123,598 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 110,601 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer light unit lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Outer light unit lens slightly damaged

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Jul 2022 120,057 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 120,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 101,615 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Jul 2021 109,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 93,364 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 31 Jul 2020 93,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn close to showing ply/cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door mirror backing cover missing but not causing sharp edges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Jul 2020 102,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush in front of drive shaft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 82,515 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 5 Aug 2019 82,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 94,426 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 94,422 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 86,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 65,089 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,967 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 76,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 53,156 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has slight cut but not down to ply/cord

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Sep 2016 64,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm forward bush slightly stress cracked

Nearside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 4mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror indicator lens cracked - not affecting lighting

Offside Front tyre almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

Offside Rear track control arm inner bush slightly deteriorated

minor bodywork damage - no sharp edges

slight lip to front brake discs - pads 6mm approx.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 64,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower arm forward bush slightly stress cracked

Nearside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 4mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror indicator lens cracked - not affecting lighting

Offside Front tyre almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear track control arm inner bush slightly deteriorated

minor bodywork damage - no sharp edges

slight lip to front brake discs - pads 6mm approx.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,577 miles

Right hand front lower arm front support bush starting to split

Fail 11 Sep 2015 48,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords very badly edged off (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very badly edged off (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Right hand front lower arm front support bush starting to split

Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,986 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 22,025 miles

Rear set of seats folded flat

Pass 31 Jan 2013 15,893 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 15,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JB57 ROV is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

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 JB57 ROV, 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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JB57 ROV is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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