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SJ13 XRN

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,224 mi
Last recorded137,224 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 XRN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 137,224 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 132,476 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2024 126,407 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 118,755 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 114,102 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 106,934 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear diff slight leak

rear exhaust joint corroded

underside suspension slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2021 106,933 miles

Emissions not tested no coolant ...oil below min (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 65 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear diff slight leak

rear exhaust joint corroded

underside suspension slight corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2020 102,706 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear and OSR rear

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

oil and coolant level on minimum...

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2020 102,668 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear and OSR rear

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

oil and coolant level on minimum...

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 98,383 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2019 98,383 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2018 94,697 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 94,697 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 81,567 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 81,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,685 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,081 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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SJ13 XRN 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 SJ13 XRN, 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 SJ13 XRN registered?

SJ13 XRN is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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