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L777 BLB

2013 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,915 mi
Last recorded97,915 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 BLB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 97,915 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 96,079 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear O/S & N/S Arms Corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 90,175 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 82,954 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 82,954 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 74,657 miles

dampness on rear diff

Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,789 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 18 Aug 2020 66,704 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 58,932 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,351 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,191 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 27,290 miles

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all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking to tread surface

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer surfaces

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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L777 BLB is a 2013 Kia Sorento in White 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 L777 BLB, 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 L777 BLB registered?

L777 BLB is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 August 2013.

Is L777 BLB safe to buy?

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