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A13 LWJ

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,857 mi
Last recorded78,857 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 LWJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 78,857 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 69,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 69,417 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 59,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Slight leak of grease from bottom ball joint.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 59,775 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Slight leak of grease from bottom ball joint.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 51,443 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 40,269 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2020 29,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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A13 LWJ is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 47,302 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 A13 LWJ, 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 9 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A13 LWJ registered?

A13 LWJ is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 October 2017.

Is A13 LWJ safe to buy?

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