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LG13 GCX

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,791 mi
Last recorded132,791 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 GCX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 132,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2026 132,791 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2025 126,438 miles

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

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

windscreen chip

Pass 18 Mar 2024 117,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 116,855 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 107,298 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

small chip to windscreen driver view ok

Fail 28 Mar 2022 98,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

small chip to windscreen driver view ok

Pass 22 Mar 2021 90,104 miles

nsr and osr tyres cracking

sills covered

under try fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,455 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 84,455 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracked (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 75,277 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked on the x at end (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 48,324 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split at end. Drivers view of the road not affected.

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge, and has a deep cut to tread but not exposing cords.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,021 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)

child seat fitted to passenger rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

front screen chipped

passenger front wiper blade split on end

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 GCX is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GCX, 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 GCX registered?

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

Is LG13 GCX safe to buy?

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