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NL63 KFN

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,500 mi
Last recorded126,500 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL63 KFN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 126,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 124,992 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 124,992 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 117,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre measuring 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre measuring 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 108,628 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,905 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 93,292 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 85,281 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 73,815 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 73,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre castellated at inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear tyre castellated at inner shoulder

Fail 11 Oct 2018 73,742 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both tyres step worn

undershield fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,351 miles

undershield fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,513 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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NL63 KFN 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 76.9%.

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 NL63 KFN, 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 NL63 KFN registered?

NL63 KFN is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 October 2013.

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The MOT history for NL63 KFN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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