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V9 RGS

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,921 mi
Last recorded121,921 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 RGS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 121,921 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 119,305 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 16 Jan 2025 119,222 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicators adversely affecting position lamps (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 17 Jan 2024 118,089 miles

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 17 Jan 2024 118,089 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 1 Feb 2023 115,746 miles

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 17 Jan 2022 112,244 miles

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 26 Jan 2021 108,715 miles

Undertrays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 26 Jan 2021 108,715 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 23 Jul 2019 87,989 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,339 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 46,630 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 25,045 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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V9 RGS 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 76.9%.

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 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 V9 RGS, 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 V9 RGS registered?

V9 RGS is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is V9 RGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V9 RGS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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