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YY13 GRX

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,969 mi
Last recorded114,969 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 GRX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 114,969 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 114,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2024 102,936 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 102,936 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside + nearside inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 89,786 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shockers (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 89,496 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 77,705 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 77,705 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 76,365 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2021 67,686 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn both fronts and both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 67,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn both fronts and both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 59,421 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking osf and nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 49,279 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 37,268 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 32,180 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,426 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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YY13 GRX is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY13 GRX, 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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YY13 GRX is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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