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YA13 MTE

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,089 mi
Last recorded71,089 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 MTE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 71,089 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 67,640 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 67,639 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 65,292 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 61,339 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 52,227 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 43,266 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 43,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 34,503 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 25,169 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 25,169 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 24,508 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 19,465 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 14,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perished and Cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished and Cracking

Offside Front Tyre Perished and Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre Perished and Cracking

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 MTE is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black 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 YA13 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

YA13 MTE is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 August 2013.

Is YA13 MTE safe to buy?

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