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LD13 XEJ

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,307 mi
Last recorded147,307 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 147,307 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 136,665 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 123,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 109,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 98,658 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,200 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 80,882 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 66,272 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 55,999 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 55,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 34,657 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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LD13 XEJ is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black 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 LD13 XEJ, 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 XEJ registered?

LD13 XEJ is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 June 2013.

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