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SY13 XRE

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,165 mi
Last recorded175,165 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 XRE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 175,165 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 175,165 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 162,278 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 153,558 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 141,076 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 125,097 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 113,753 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 100,204 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,878 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,897 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,184 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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SY13 XRE is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRE, 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 SY13 XRE registered?

SY13 XRE is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is SY13 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY13 XRE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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