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LG13 GCY

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,440 mi
Last recorded103,440 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 103,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 103,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 89,934 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 76,842 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 70,552 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 65,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake lever has little reverse travel

Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material oil leak (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,298 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,616 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also both rearmost seats ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,017 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 GCY is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GCY, 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 GCY registered?

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

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