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ST13 MLY

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,974 mi
Last recorded111,974 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST13 MLY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 111,974 miles

Fuel Tank Damp

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2026 111,965 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fuel Tank Damp

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 107,625 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 95,463 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 95,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 94,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 87,135 miles

corrosion in subframes

corrosion of brake pipes into both rear brake hoses and nearside front brake hose

front discs worn

Pass 16 Oct 2021 84,984 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 70,600 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,250 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn bald on inside edge - Replacement tyre advised (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 46,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 46,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 38,435 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on inside edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Radial cracking between treads on both front tyres

Fail 14 Jun 2017 38,435 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn bald on inside edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Radial cracking between treads on both front tyres

Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,383 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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ST13 MLY is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST13 MLY, 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 ST13 MLY registered?

ST13 MLY is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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