2013 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · GS13 GEF
2013 KIA Sorento (2.2L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 136,729 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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GS13 GEF Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 136,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GS13 GEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Sorento (GS13 GEF) between March 2016 and February 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
GS13 GEF Mileage History
- 30/03/201627,478 mi
- 05/04/201738,466 mi+10,988 mi
- 06/02/201846,243 mi+7,777 mi
- 06/02/201952,978 mi+6,735 mi
- 27/01/202058,807 mi+5,829 mi
- 22/01/202161,149 mi+2,342 mi
- 13/01/202265,015 mi+3,866 mi
- 03/02/202372,140 mi+7,125 mi
- 20/01/202478,059 mi+5,919 mi
- 10/02/202599,371 mi+21,312 mi
- 10/02/202599,371 mi
- 06/02/2026136,729 mi+37,358 mi
Average of roughly 11,085 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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