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RX13 UBS

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,352 mi
Last recorded115,352 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX13 UBS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 115,352 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 111,387 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 111,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 109,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 109,722 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 103,030 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,482 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 96,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 86,185 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,184 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 64,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Feb 2019 64,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2018 50,595 miles

both front tyre getting low both rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2017 38,337 miles

both rear tyres bald on inside edges no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,810 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 28,751 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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RX13 UBS 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 RX13 UBS, 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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RX13 UBS is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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