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AP13 FHM

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,260 mi
Last recorded103,260 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 FHM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 103,260 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 103,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 98,432 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 98,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2024 93,028 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 93,026 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 86,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 86,794 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn THIN / LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 74,501 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 74,108 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 62,565 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 53,946 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,308 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REARS CORRODED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 44,509 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,030 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,555 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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AP13 FHM 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 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 AP13 FHM, 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 AP13 FHM registered?

AP13 FHM is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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