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WJ63 BYS

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,134 mi
Last recorded119,134 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ63 BYS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 119,134 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

knock from steering wheel when rocked

Pass 14 Jul 2025 112,182 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

knock on steering wheel when rocked

Fail 11 Jul 2025 112,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

knock on steering wheel when rocked

Pass 17 Jul 2024 106,870 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 106,867 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 101,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 101,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 92,264 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 92,264 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both sides. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tread.

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 80,034 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

parking brake long travel

Pass 3 Aug 2020 65,273 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 61,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear light slightly damaged on bottom edge

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 53,122 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 43,515 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,168 miles

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

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

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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WJ63 BYS is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WJ63 BYS, 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 WJ63 BYS registered?

WJ63 BYS is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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