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BL13 HLD

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,916 mi
Last recorded100,916 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 HLD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 100,916 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamp trims insecure

n/s front fog light insecure

unable to fully inspect o/s rear, centre rear and far rear seat belts due to folded down seats

Fail 19 Feb 2026 100,916 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamp trims insecure

n/s front fog light insecure

unable to fully inspect o/s rear, centre rear and far rear seat belts due to folded down seats

Pass 3 Feb 2025 94,744 miles

protective covers on both rear shockers broken

slight free play detected at steering wheel, not excessive at time of test

slight play in n/s and o/s of sreering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2024 89,516 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

unable to fully inspect far rear seat belts due to folded down seats

Pass 6 Sep 2021 79,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,941 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,155 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 65,904 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 55,044 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,232 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,086 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

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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BL13 HLD is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL13 HLD, 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 BL13 HLD registered?

BL13 HLD is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 August 2013.

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