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LD13 GFJ

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,757 mi
Last recorded146,757 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD13 GFJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 146,757 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 146,754 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 135,518 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 125,793 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 115,698 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks very soft (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 115,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks very soft (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 104,879 miles

o/s headlight top mount is broken

Fail 13 Jul 2022 104,879 miles

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

o/s headlight top mount is broken

Pass 15 Jul 2021 92,648 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 80,312 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

Fail 16 Jul 2020 80,309 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both 235/65 R17 108V XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on in side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,127 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,506 miles

n/s/r tyre very low on the inner edge and perished

o/s/r door wont open from outside

o/s/r tyre bald on the inner edge almost to cords , very perished , recommend replace

Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,796 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges-o/s/r worst

Pass 11 Aug 2016 37,834 miles

front tyres worn on the 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 GFJ is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GFJ, 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 LD13 GFJ registered?

LD13 GFJ is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 August 2013.

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