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L13 HJT

2013 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,350 mi
Last recorded119,350 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 HJT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 119,350 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 110,465 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 110,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 101,648 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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Fail 30 Oct 2023 101,648 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 24 Oct 2022 92,731 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,533 miles

when front jacked up both track rod ends foul the anti roll bar on lock to lock

Pass 17 Oct 2020 74,871 miles

Offside Front Outer Front bumper corner loose.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides rear disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Front fog light assembly partially detached, loose.

Pass 18 Oct 2019 66,990 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,138 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 51,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Rear Tread of both rear tyres showing signs of cracking.

Spare tyre defective worn very low on inner edge.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,338 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L13 HJT is a 2013 Kia Sorento in White 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 L13 HJT, 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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L13 HJT is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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