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LH63 BUJ

2013 Kia Sorento

Brown Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,087 mi
Last recorded106,087 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH63 BUJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 106,087 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 94,672 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2024 94,557 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 81,931 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 81,931 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 72,514 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,533 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,972 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,124 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 45,862 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 38,561 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 30,692 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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LH63 BUJ is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Brown with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LH63 BUJ, 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 LH63 BUJ registered?

LH63 BUJ is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is LH63 BUJ safe to buy?

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