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V17 VLS

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,828 mi
Last recorded103,828 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 VLS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 103,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 96,233 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 96,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 89,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 81,936 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 77,475 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2021 69,033 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 61,575 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2019 53,449 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2018 44,606 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2017 34,864 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 24,860 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 12,439 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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V17 VLS is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V17 VLS, 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 V17 VLS registered?

V17 VLS is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 January 2013.

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