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LJ63 HYV

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,246 mi
Last recorded98,246 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 HYV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 98,246 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive A/C oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside dip beam slightly dim

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar corroded not excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 98,246 miles

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

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive A/C oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside dip beam slightly dim

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar corroded not excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 87,044 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 76,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 70,473 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 62,981 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

aircon condenser damaged (BOWING)

coolant radiator damaged (BOWING)

Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,608 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 54,059 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 47,176 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,367 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,794 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 19,452 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 HYV is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 LJ63 HYV, 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 HYV registered?

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

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