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LB13 TMO

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,254 mi
Last recorded88,254 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 TMO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 88,254 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2025 88,233 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2024 78,599 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 72,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 63,232 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 63,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 53,381 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 44,455 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 44,455 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 38,125 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 38,125 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 30,257 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 21,742 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 13,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 TMO is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TMO, 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 TMO registered?

LB13 TMO is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 August 2013.

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