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A21 NMH

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,580 mi
Last recorded101,580 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 NMH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 101,580 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 90,507 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 90,507 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 83,048 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 83,047 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 76,430 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,306 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 60,540 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 48,147 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre wall perished ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Fail 14 Jun 2019 48,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre wall perished ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 37,528 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 37,528 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 35,892 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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A21 NMH is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A21 NMH, 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 A21 NMH registered?

A21 NMH is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 October 2013.

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