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LJ63 BEL

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,877 mi
Last recorded80,877 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 BEL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 80,877 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 71,719 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 63,633 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tie bar bushes slightly wearing

slight damage to tow bar electric socket cover

Fail 3 May 2024 63,633 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tie bar bushes slightly wearing

slight damage to tow bar electric socket cover

Pass 14 Apr 2023 54,191 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 44,723 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 44,723 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 35,131 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 24,774 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 14,448 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 13,354 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 11,265 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 11,186 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 8,972 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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LJ63 BEL is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LJ63 BEL, 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 LJ63 BEL registered?

LJ63 BEL is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is LJ63 BEL safe to buy?

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