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VU13 PHA

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,024 mi
Last recorded110,024 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 PHA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 110,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light insucure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 97,433 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 97,433 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 83,292 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

hand brake lever high

Fail 18 Jun 2024 83,292 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

hand brake lever high

Pass 29 Jun 2023 72,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All on vehicle! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 68,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 63,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 58,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 58,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 52,016 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,929 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 37,537 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,246 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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VU13 PHA is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PHA, 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 VU13 PHA registered?

VU13 PHA is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 July 2013.

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