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R9 AXE

2013 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,949 mi
Last recorded92,949 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 AXE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 92,949 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 88,092 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 84,642 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 80,731 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 76,297 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 71,172 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 68,871 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 65,115 miles

Emissions not tested injector leaking badly (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,197 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,783 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,783 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear seats folded away at test not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 3 Apr 2017 49,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear seats folded away at test not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,038 miles

item removed from mirror prior to test

rear seats folded away at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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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R9 AXE is a 2013 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R9 AXE, 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 R9 AXE registered?

R9 AXE is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is R9 AXE safe to buy?

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