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B6 LXL

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,206 mi
Last recorded98,206 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 LXL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 98,206 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 78,793 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 65,784 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 65,784 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 51,019 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 47,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall slight cut outer

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 47,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre side wall slight cut outer

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 45,652 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 42,297 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 36,771 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 30,955 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 30,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 20,256 miles

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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B6 LXL is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B6 LXL, 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 B6 LXL registered?

B6 LXL is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 February 2013.

Is B6 LXL safe to buy?

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