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RX13 UBV

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,254 mi
Last recorded98,254 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 98,254 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 97,707 miles

Spare tyre defective worn ()

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 17 Feb 2025 97,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all over inner edge worn tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective worn ()

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 17 Feb 2024 95,982 miles

Coolant level low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Feb 2023 94,440 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 90,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 79,433 miles

o/s and n/s front lower arm rear mounting bushes has movement

slight engine oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 69,180 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 69,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 Mar 2019 58,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 48,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,056 miles

Front pads low

Nearside Front tyre very close to limit

Rear advise heavy cracks in both treads of tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2016 31,595 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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RX13 UBV is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black 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 RX13 UBV, 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 RX13 UBV registered?

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

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