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YA13 CSF

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,690 mi
Last recorded136,690 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 CSF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 136,690 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 130,925 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 130,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 127,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 125,590 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 125,590 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 120,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge wearing and treads starting to get close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 6 Aug 2021 114,597 miles

Front brake pads worn

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 114,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front brake pads worn

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 108,143 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting close to wear indicators

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 108,143 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting close to wear indicators

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 100,804 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 100,803 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 88,339 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 88,305 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,970 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,257 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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YA13 CSF is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YA13 CSF, 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 YA13 CSF registered?

YA13 CSF is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 July 2013.

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