2013 Kia Sorento · 7,340 MOT tests
2013 Kia Sorento reliability
2013 Kia Sorentos fail 32.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 18 Sorento years (7,340 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sorentos: 30.2%)
- 32.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sorentos: 30.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 87,535
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,340
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 11% of tests fail here (374% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 33% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Kia Sorento
Fail rate by area
- Steering11%
- Suspension9.9%
- Lights and electrics8.5%
- Brakes8%
- Tyres6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Seat belts and airbags3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.08%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.79%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.57%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.55%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 1.99%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.89%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.96%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.46%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.59%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.12%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (4.81%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Kia Sorento reliable?
2013 Kia Sorentos fail 32.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 18 Sorento years (7,340 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Kia Sorento MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.08% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.79% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Kia Sorento have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Kia Sorento shows 87,535 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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