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S9 EFA

2013 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,425 mi
Last recorded124,425 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 EFA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 124,425 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Fail 22 Sep 2025 124,423 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Pass 27 Sep 2024 114,366 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 114,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 102,635 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 102,632 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Stud Snapped & Nut Missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 95,316 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 88,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 1.6mm, Also both edges BADLY WORN. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 88,917 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 1.6mm, Also both edges BADLY WORN. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 82,918 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 82,918 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 82,910 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 78,052 miles

child seats in both nearside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2019 78,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

child seats in both nearside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,786 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Rear pads low

Fail 11 Oct 2018 72,785 miles

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

Rear diff oil leak

Rear pads low

Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,832 miles

Front pads look low

O/s/r tyre worn inner edges

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,404 miles

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

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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S9 EFA is a 2013 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S9 EFA, 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 S9 EFA registered?

S9 EFA is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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