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NJ63 FZO

2013 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,865 mi
Last recorded113,865 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ63 FZO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 113,865 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2025 102,821 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 102,821 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 97,154 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 97,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 90,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,715 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 83,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,839 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,394 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 48,592 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 37,273 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2018 37,272 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog lamp inop on 13 pin socket (4.10 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 28,876 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked between tread

under covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2017 28,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked between tread

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 19,304 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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NJ63 FZO is a 2013 Kia Sorento in White 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 NJ63 FZO, 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 NJ63 FZO registered?

NJ63 FZO is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 October 2013.

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The MOT history for NJ63 FZO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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