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VU13 CWC

2013 Kia Sorento

Brown Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,266 mi
Last recorded134,266 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 CWC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 134,266 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 134,265 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 121,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive wear outer edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Fail 9 Jan 2024 121,918 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive wear outer edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 16 Sep 2022 103,266 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 84,918 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 84,918 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2020 73,729 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,539 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber gaitor split

Offside Rear shockabsorber gaitor split

Spare tyre defective nail in sidewall ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 61,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Rear shockabsorber gaitor split

Offside Rear shockabsorber gaitor split

Spare tyre defective nail in sidewall ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 50,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unsecured ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 50,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unsecured ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,287 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,146 miles

Rear childseats prevent checks of adult seatbelts.

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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VU13 CWC 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 64.3%.

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 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 VU13 CWC, 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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VU13 CWC is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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