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RO13 WYX

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

228,032 mi
Last recorded228,032 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 228,032 miles

Engine noise

N/S/F Bottom arm has diesel over front bush

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/F (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Column (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 228,015 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Engine noise

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

N/S/F Bottom arm has diesel over front bush

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/F (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Column (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 225,284 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 222,647 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes corroding (inner wheel arch areas)

nearside & offside rear tyres cracking/perishing

steering knock from lower steering area

Pass 17 Jun 2023 220,704 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 220,687 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 215,635 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored on inner face

Fail 28 May 2022 215,629 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored on inner face

Pass 28 May 2021 201,597 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 184,531 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 169,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 169,595 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 154,058 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 154,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 144,118 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 135,814 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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 WYX is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WYX, 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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RO13 WYX is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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