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YA13 TJX

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,451 mi
Last recorded123,451 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 123,451 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 123,445 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 121,256 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 117,542 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 113,523 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 113,523 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 109,591 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 105,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 103,161 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 103,161 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 96,412 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 96,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 91,381 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 91,379 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing the rear seat belt for seat in load area is cut (5.2.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,317 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 85,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TJX is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black 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 YA13 TJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA13 TJX registered?

YA13 TJX is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 August 2013.

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