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AV13 LVY

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,322 mi
Last recorded120,322 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 LVY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 120,322 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 2 Oct 2025 120,319 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested condition of brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Oct 2024 111,909 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 111,909 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 106,509 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 29 Sep 2023 106,498 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Sep 2022 102,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 95,888 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 92,238 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 92,238 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 82,877 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tow bar bracket starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,807 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,782 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 50,725 miles

offside rear tyre low inner edge

Fail 13 May 2016 50,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

offside rear tyre low inner edge

passenger front wiper blade split on end

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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AV13 LVY is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV13 LVY, 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 AV13 LVY registered?

AV13 LVY is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is AV13 LVY safe to buy?

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