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SP63 FVU

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,406 mi
Last recorded116,406 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 FVU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 116,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Oct 2025 116,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded and pitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded and pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 101,123 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 93,986 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 93,986 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 80,400 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 70,642 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 70,639 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,668 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 62,668 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 45,952 miles

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

small stone chip on windscreen within swept area

Fail 18 Feb 2019 45,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

small stone chip on windscreen within swept area

Pass 1 Mar 2018 37,272 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,883 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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SP63 FVU is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SP63 FVU, 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 SP63 FVU registered?

SP63 FVU is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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