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YB13 JOJ

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,263 mi
Last recorded160,263 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 JOJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 160,263 miles

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

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

clicking noise on steering column when first moving the steering wheel

Fail 3 Feb 2026 160,263 miles

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

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

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

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

clicking noise on steering column when first moving the steering wheel

Pass 1 Feb 2025 147,992 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 147,991 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected cable tied on)(bolts required) (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2023 138,685 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 127,841 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 123,557 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 123,556 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 118,648 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 118,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 108,849 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 108,849 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 86,743 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,810 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,104 miles

Offside 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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YB13 JOJ 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 66.7%.

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 YB13 JOJ, 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 YB13 JOJ registered?

YB13 JOJ is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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The MOT history for YB13 JOJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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