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WJ13 WGW

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,542 mi
Last recorded58,542 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ13 WGW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 58,542 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 58,538 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 52,976 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2024 46,119 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber dust shrouds deteriorated both sides

Fail 14 Mar 2024 46,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber dust shrouds deteriorated both sides

Pass 4 Apr 2023 40,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 31 Mar 2023 40,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2022 35,483 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 35,460 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 32,133 miles

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

Offside Rear inner shoulder started to wear

Pass 25 Mar 2020 30,325 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on both edges

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2019 25,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 21,263 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 20 Mar 2017 16,162 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 16,160 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 10,287 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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WJ13 WGW is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJ13 WGW, 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 WJ13 WGW registered?

WJ13 WGW is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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