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LG13 GCV

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,942 mi
Last recorded117,942 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 GCV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 117,942 miles

Both side repeaters fading white

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Oct 2025 117,942 miles

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

Both side repeaters fading white

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 103,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 89,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on all arms. Nearside across to offside, upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 89,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on all arms. Nearside across to offside, upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 71,799 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 15 Oct 2021 58,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 39,831 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 37,570 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 32,727 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 27,714 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,107 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,140 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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LG13 GCV is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LG13 GCV, 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 GCV registered?

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

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