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LG13 MZD

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,183 mi
Last recorded99,183 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 99,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 99,182 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 91,842 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 84,982 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and dash cam ()

Fail 13 Oct 2023 84,981 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and dash cam ()

Pass 26 Sep 2022 80,355 miles

Parking Brake Efficiency low

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 73,638 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,444 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very Small Pin Sized Hole In CV Boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener Removed From Rear View Mirror Prior To Test And Put Back After Test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav Holder Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Bush Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear NSR Tyre 11 Years Old

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Bush Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear OSR Tyre 8 Years Old

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Mar 2021 68,444 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very Small Pin Sized Hole In CV Boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener Removed From Rear View Mirror Prior To Test And Put Back After Test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav Holder Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Bush Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear NSR Tyre 11 Years Old

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Bush Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear OSR Tyre 8 Years Old

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,746 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener Removed From Rear View Mirror Prior To Test And Put Back After Test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav Holder Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF Lower Arm Bush Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin Hole In Boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF Lower Arm Bush Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 58,529 miles

Front wipers slightly poor at clearing the screen

Fail 12 Mar 2019 58,529 miles

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

Front wipers slightly poor at clearing the screen

Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,420 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,445 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 36,729 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 MZD is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 MZD, 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 MZD is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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