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SW13 CVH

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,125 mi
Last recorded85,125 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 CVH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 85,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65r17 (5.2.3 (e))

knock through steering

Pass 13 Aug 2024 78,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight to rotate

Fail 12 Aug 2024 78,076 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight to rotate

Pass 3 Aug 2023 69,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank exhaust shield slightly loose

Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight knock through lower column u.j.

Fail 9 Aug 2022 64,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/65r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight knock through lower column u.j.

Pass 13 Aug 2021 59,723 miles

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

coolant expansion bottle empty

Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,323 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight knock through steering

Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,852 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 50,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 44,897 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 44,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs haver slight lip of corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2016 34,414 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 31,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper torn

Fail 17 May 2016 31,732 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating due to damage (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper torn

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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SW13 CVH is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW13 CVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW13 CVH?

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What year was SW13 CVH registered?

SW13 CVH is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is SW13 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 CVH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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