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SY63 FRC

2013 Kia Sorento

Brown Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,509 mi
Last recorded79,509 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 FRC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 79,509 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 74,372 miles

Front brake discs are lipped.

Rear subframe corroded.

Fail 8 May 2025 74,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn W/Bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn W/Bone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are lipped.

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 10 May 2024 66,262 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 66,204 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 63,072 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 59,561 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 55,638 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 55,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak NO COOLANT IN HEADER TANK ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 48,890 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 48,890 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 235 fitted on o/s 225 fitted on n/s (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 40,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) also wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 32,769 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 25,427 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 FRC is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Brown with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SY63 FRC, 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 FRC registered?

SY63 FRC is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 October 2013.

Is SY63 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY63 FRC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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