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SY63 ELC

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,431 mi
Last recorded87,431 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 ELC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 87,431 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 77,750 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2024 69,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 61,236 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 52,659 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 45,170 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 40,949 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 37,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 29,866 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 23,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 18,049 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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SY63 ELC is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SY63 ELC, 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 SY63 ELC registered?

SY63 ELC is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is SY63 ELC safe to buy?

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