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LD13 GFG

2013 Kia Sorento

Brown Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,525 mi
Last recorded131,525 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD13 GFG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 131,525 miles

Both side front inner track road end slighty play

Both side front tyre slighty worn on inner edge

Both side rear coil spring slighty corroded

Both side rear tyre cracking/perishing

Exhuast joints in poor condition

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 116,738 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slightly weak

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

Slight play in both front track rod end inner joints

Pass 12 Dec 2022 107,009 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 107,008 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 99,498 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 99,498 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 93,841 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,503 miles

Exhaust joints corroded

Slight play in offside front antiroll bar link rod

Fail 12 Jun 2019 76,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust joints corroded

Slight play in offside front antiroll bar link rod

Pass 15 May 2018 66,937 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 52,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & heavily worn on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Rear most seats stowed

Pass 11 Jun 2016 39,234 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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LD13 GFG is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Brown with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD13 GFG, 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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LD13 GFG is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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