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RK13 VMW

2013 Kia Sorento

Brown Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,401 mi
Last recorded86,401 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 VMW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 86,401 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 86,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2024 83,546 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 83,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 78,190 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,618 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 66,076 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,840 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 61,840 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 58,066 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 55,077 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 47,436 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges also has cracks

nearside and offside rear tyres has cracks

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 40,948 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,170 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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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RK13 VMW is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Brown with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RK13 VMW, 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 RK13 VMW registered?

RK13 VMW is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is RK13 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK13 VMW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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