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SL13 VCT

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,039 mi
Last recorded105,039 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 VCT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 105,039 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres starting to wear on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 105,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres starting to wear on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 92,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diffrential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe slight corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 77,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 63,958 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both N/s and O/s ()

Fail 17 Dec 2021 63,958 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both N/s and O/s ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 52,115 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 41,349 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 37,086 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 30,791 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 23,341 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 23,341 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 20,881 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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SL13 VCT is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SL13 VCT, 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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SL13 VCT is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 July 2013.

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