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VN13 DNE

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,888 mi
Last recorded55,888 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 DNE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 55,888 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 55,329 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 54,283 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter split

Offside Rear shock absorber gaiter split

Pass 5 Oct 2022 53,181 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 52,142 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter split

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber gaiter split

Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,417 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers split.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 49,656 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 42,713 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear slightly and split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 42,713 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 35,577 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low rec new pads (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rec new pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s 3mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VN13 DNE 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 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 VN13 DNE, 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 VN13 DNE registered?

VN13 DNE is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 July 2013.

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The MOT history for VN13 DNE 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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