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WA13 KAU

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,996 mi
Last recorded111,996 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA13 KAU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 111,996 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 111,996 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 111,979 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 101,094 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 93,882 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 77,273 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 77,273 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 66,362 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,810 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 50,822 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished And Cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,907 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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WA13 KAU is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA13 KAU, 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 WA13 KAU registered?

WA13 KAU is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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