2013 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · DS13 PHJ
2013 KIA Sorento (2.2L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 59,962 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS13 PHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 59,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS13 PHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Sorento (DS13 PHJ) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
DS13 PHJ Mileage History
- 16/08/202240,866 mi
- 09/08/202346,481 mi+5,615 mi
- 12/08/202451,877 mi+5,396 mi
- 28/07/202556,224 mi+4,347 mi
- 17/08/202659,962 mi+3,738 mi
Average of roughly 4,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sorento (XM)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- ABS Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) Short Circuit Fire RiskSerious
A major safety issue affecting 2011 to 2014 Sorento XM models involves the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) within the anti-lock braking system. Moisture or brake fluid can penetrate the internal electrical circuitry of the module over time, causing an electrical short circuit. This failure can result in unexpected electrical fires within the engine compartment, which can occur even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is turned off. Kia issued safety recalls in the UK to inspect the HECU and install a revised multi-fuse assembly to prevent overcurrent events.
- Rear Subframe and Trailing Arm Crossmember CorrosionSerious
The rear suspension of the Sorento XM utilizes a multi-link arrangement mounted to a pressed steel subframe crossmember. Due to road salt accumulation, gravel blast, and trapped water in the hollow structural cavities, the rear subframe and the attachment areas for the upper and lower trailing arms suffer severe rust perforation. In advanced cases, the steel weakens and cracks around the suspension arm pivots, causing rear-axle misalignment, dangerous handling instability, and immediate MOT test failure. Kia dealers initiated service campaigns to inspect and wax-treat rear subframes, but neglected vehicles frequently require full subframe replacement.
- AWD Transfer Case Spline Stripping and Driveline ShudderSerious
On second-generation all-wheel-drive Sorento XM models (particularly the 2.2 CRDi automatic), the splined coupling between the transmission differential and the power transfer unit (PTU / transfer case) suffers from fretting corrosion and spline stripping. Uneven tyre wear between the front and rear axles causes the electronic AWD system to detect false wheel slip, continuously loading the coupling splines. Once the metal teeth strip, the rear axle loses drive, resulting in violent shudder at motorway speeds, clunking during low-speed turns, and total loss of AWD traction.
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