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JJ53 TAY

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,135 mi
Last recorded131,135 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ53 TAY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 131,135 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 129,471 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 123,637 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 121,849 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 121,840 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 108,003 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 96,928 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 87,721 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 75,250 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 58,371 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 42,169 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 30,111 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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JJ53 TAY is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 JJ53 TAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JJ53 TAY registered?

JJ53 TAY is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 May 2013.

Is JJ53 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJ53 TAY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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