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LF13 OXS

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,592 mi
Last recorded148,592 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 OXS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 148,592 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Suspension Components + Subframe Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 148,516 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn low approx 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Suspension Components + Subframe Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 141,754 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 136,389 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 132,244 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 123,675 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 115,012 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,258 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 107,226 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019 101,653 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 101,605 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,340 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 81,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn unevenly below 1.6 mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn below 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,497 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 45,505 miles

Rear both rear tyres cracked

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 45,505 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear both rear tyres cracked

Rear both 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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LF13 OXS is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LF13 OXS, 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 LF13 OXS registered?

LF13 OXS is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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