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LJ63 HYO

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,573 mi
Last recorded116,573 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 116,573 miles

Offside Front No fore or aft movement, however, seat tilted at an angle & vertical adjustment faulty causing lateral seat movement. Customer to monitor.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 5mm chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 116,570 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front No fore or aft movement, however, seat tilted at an angle & vertical adjustment faulty causing lateral seat movement. Customer to monitor.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 5mm chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 105,522 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 100,352 miles

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

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

Rear Differential mounting rubber starting to split

Pass 5 Dec 2019 92,026 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 74,027 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 59,994 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,410 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 43,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 HYO is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HYO, 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 HYO registered?

LJ63 HYO is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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