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PA59 CAT

2013 Kia Sorento

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,345 mi
Last recorded62,345 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA59 CAT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 62,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2026 69,076 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 53,990 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 47,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 39,774 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 39,757 miles

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 38,080 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 29,949 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 30,381 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 28,321 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 24,864 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 26,572 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 20,035 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 24,400 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 24,400 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 12,353 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 21,059 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 21,044 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 21,041 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning stiff on idle (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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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PA59 CAT is a 2013 Kia Sorento in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PA59 CAT, 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 PA59 CAT registered?

PA59 CAT is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is PA59 CAT safe to buy?

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