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SW62 NHY

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,896 mi
Last recorded46,896 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 NHY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 46,896 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at calipers and part of hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 46,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at calipers and part of hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 42,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear ( part of hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front lower arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 42,015 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear ( part of hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front lower arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 37,156 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 37,153 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

travel at hand brake

Pass 6 Feb 2023 33,561 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 33,558 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 31,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 31,057 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 27,422 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))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 25,262 miles

Nearside Wing mirror insecure

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

Offside Wing mirror insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2020 25,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Wing mirror insecure

Nearside Wing mirror insecure

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 22,570 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 17,895 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 13,745 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 10,885 miles

all 4x tyres perished

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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SW62 NHY is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW62 NHY, 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 SW62 NHY registered?

SW62 NHY is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 February 2013.

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