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LJ13 FFT

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,656 mi
Last recorded133,656 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 FFT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 133,656 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 136,007 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 135,490 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 118,503 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 100,653 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 84,817 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 67,213 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 53,791 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,239 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 25,947 miles

light cracks in both rear tyres.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 20,020 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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LJ13 FFT is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LJ13 FFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ13 FFT registered?

LJ13 FFT is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 July 2013.

Is LJ13 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ13 FFT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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