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SX13 EMJ

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,230 mi
Last recorded113,230 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX13 EMJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 113,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 109,124 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 109,124 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 100,552 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Jan 2024 100,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no motor (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding disc been getting hot (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing cebtre recicever missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jan 2023 90,551 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 90,551 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 80,902 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 70,361 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 70,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 64,039 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 64,039 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 55,838 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 51,199 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low on tread 2mm.wearing on outer edge.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,818 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,352 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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SX13 EMJ 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 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 SX13 EMJ, 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 SX13 EMJ registered?

SX13 EMJ is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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