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LG13 GBZ

2013 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76,764 mi
Last recorded76,764 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 GBZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 76,764 miles

Suspension components corroded at usual places for this type of vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2026 76,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Due to excessive wear on inner edge several cuts down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Excessive wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension components corroded at usual places for this type of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2025 70,983 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2024 65,784 miles

Foot operated parking brake lever abnormal movement indicating maladjustment

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2024 65,784 miles

Foot operated parking brake lever abnormal movement indicating maladjustment

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2023 59,913 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - metal end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 52,304 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 44,935 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 44,935 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 41,855 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 41,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade poor condition - blade defective

Pass 15 Apr 2019 35,998 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 35,998 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim & pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 29,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 22,827 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 22,827 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 16,300 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 16,300 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LG13 GBZ is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LG13 GBZ, 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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LG13 GBZ is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 April 2013.

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