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SW13 NZT

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,965 mi
Last recorded140,965 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 NZT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 140,965 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 140,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 132,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 123,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 123,786 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak on offside rear (1.2.1 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on connection to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 115,445 miles

6th & 7th seats not presented

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 115,445 miles

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

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

6th & 7th seats not presented

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 106,868 miles

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

Some areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 27 Oct 2021 106,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Some areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 98,447 miles

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

Some areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 90,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Some corrosion under vehicle maily at the rear

Pass 23 Oct 2018 80,717 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle, mainly at the rear.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 72,496 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 72,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 55,985 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 55,931 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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 NZT is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NZT, 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 SW13 NZT registered?

SW13 NZT is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 July 2013.

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