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CV13 LEF

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,046 mi
Last recorded44,046 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 LEF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 44,046 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 44,001 miles

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 41,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge + 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge + 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 41,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge + 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge + 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 38,503 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 34,428 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 34,425 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rear wiper worn

Pass 13 Apr 2022 32,422 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 29,757 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 29,088 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 27,459 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 25,662 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 25,662 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 24,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 20,414 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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CV13 LEF 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 73.3%.

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 CV13 LEF, 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 CV13 LEF registered?

CV13 LEF is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 May 2013.

Is CV13 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV13 LEF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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