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H8 LGA

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,571 mi
Last recorded107,571 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 LGA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 107,571 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 9 Jun 2025 102,385 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp (signs of leakage - no leaks found during test)

Pass 28 May 2024 95,502 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Pass 11 May 2023 86,908 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 73,805 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 76,803 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 64,892 miles

decelerometer brake tested in dry conditions

exhaust joints rusty

oily/sweaty residue of unknown origin under rear of vehicle.

Fail 26 May 2021 64,890 miles

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

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

decelerometer brake tested in dry conditions

exhaust joints rusty

oily/sweaty residue of unknown origin under rear of vehicle.

Pass 8 Jun 2020 53,681 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 39,488 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 28,330 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 18,956 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 14,311 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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H8 LGA 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 84.6%.

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 H8 LGA, 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 H8 LGA registered?

H8 LGA is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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