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RF13 KBV

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,134 mi
Last recorded133,134 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF13 KBV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 133,134 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear but no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 123,426 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 123,404 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 113,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 113,751 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps one inoperative, one very weak (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 102,938 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,543 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 93,538 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 87,965 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 82,403 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 82,401 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,812 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,187 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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RF13 KBV is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RF13 KBV, 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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RF13 KBV is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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