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WD13 BYM

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,207 mi
Last recorded163,207 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD13 BYM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 163,207 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 145,805 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 130,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 130,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 113,876 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 95,935 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 95,411 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,204 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 68,941 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,110 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 66,110 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 49,126 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,967 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 35,402 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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WD13 BYM is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WD13 BYM, 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 WD13 BYM registered?

WD13 BYM is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 August 2013.

Is WD13 BYM safe to buy?

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