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LJ63 HYS

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,978 mi
Last recorded136,978 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 136,978 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect UJ bottom of steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 130,141 miles

Radiator bowing on the lower edge but not leaking yet.

Rear 4x4 E coupling leaking

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 130,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted in wrong direction (and only 2mm tread) (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure Drivers seat base moving up and down on the right hand side (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm tread legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator bowing on the lower edge but not leaking yet.

Rear 4x4 E coupling leaking

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 124,369 miles

4x4 E coupling leaking fluid

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just under 3mm of tread and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm of tread and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Steering UJ slight knocking noise (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 124,365 miles

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

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

4x4 E coupling leaking fluid

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just under 3mm of tread and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm of tread and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Steering UJ slight knocking noise (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 117,768 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 110,501 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 110,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

cant see under neath due to under tray

Pass 25 Oct 2021 108,935 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 92,760 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 69,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 60,775 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 51,555 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1000mls (3.5.1g)

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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 HYS 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 HYS, 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 HYS registered?

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

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