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NK12 KEZ

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,229 mi
Last recorded106,229 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK12 KEZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 106,229 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 106,222 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 98,767 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 98,764 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 84,899 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 84,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 73,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,012 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,543 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 40,516 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 30,525 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 21,129 miles

All 4 Tyre treads cracked

Front Tyre Inner edges badly worn

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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NK12 KEZ is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NK12 KEZ, 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 NK12 KEZ registered?

NK12 KEZ is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is NK12 KEZ safe to buy?

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