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RO13 EFL

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,409 mi
Last recorded129,409 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO13 EFL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 129,409 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 124,759 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 124,695 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 115,354 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 113,582 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2022 110,590 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 110,581 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 106,455 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 100,442 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 92,940 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,805 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2018 69,885 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Thin on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2018 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Thin on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,197 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2017 62,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,712 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 46,712 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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RO13 EFL is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RO13 EFL, 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 RO13 EFL registered?

RO13 EFL is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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