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LB13 TLU

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,643 mi
Last recorded135,643 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 TLU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 135,643 miles

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

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

rear diff weeping

Pass 13 Aug 2025 127,652 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 127,551 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 119,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 111,186 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 111,186 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 106,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive front transfer rear output area wet with oil, has a drip and has been thrown around surrounding area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective offside front diff mount bush worn

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential is wet with oil and has a drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,508 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential coupling wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 88,278 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 77,318 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 64,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Aug 2018 64,238 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,187 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 29,674 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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LB13 TLU is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LB13 TLU, 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 LB13 TLU registered?

LB13 TLU is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 August 2013.

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