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LG13 GCO

2013 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,377 mi
Last recorded87,377 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 87,377 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 87,168 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 78,784 miles

n/s/f tyre edges low

Pass 30 May 2024 69,592 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 69,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 56,642 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 45,577 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 40,068 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rubbers Slightly Deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Worn & Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 40,068 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rubbers Slightly Deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Worn & Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 39,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn & Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing & Worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 39,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn & Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing & Worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 31,906 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front and rear brakes wearing thin

Pass 15 Aug 2019 26,772 miles

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2018 14,007 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 4,310 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,826 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 28,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 GCO is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GCO, 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 LG13 GCO registered?

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

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