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SY13 WRE

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,821 mi
Last recorded138,821 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 WRE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 138,821 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear trail arm bushes peeling from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes perished/degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 138,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear trail arm bushes peeling from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes perished/degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 131,899 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs have slight scoring/corrosion to surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS trail arm bushes peeling from insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 114,032 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 114,032 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 87,851 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS rear discs slightly pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,045 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,686 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 43,747 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 43,692 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 28,449 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 14,736 miles

both front tyres cracked and worn at inner edge

both rear tyres getting cracked between tread

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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SY13 WRE is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY13 WRE, 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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SY13 WRE is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 July 2013.

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