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LJ63 JZT

2013 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,909 mi
Last recorded126,909 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 126,909 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 126,905 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 121,530 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 121,517 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2024 115,638 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 109,498 miles

Chassis and suspension components showing superficial corrosion

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in steering column/universal joint

Pass 23 Feb 2022 102,893 miles

All wipers slightly smearing

Chassis/suspension components showing superficial corrosion

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

Nearside Side repeater lens slightly damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 92,966 miles

Coolant level below min.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both x2 rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 83,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner and outer edges of the tyre are wearing

Nearside Rear Inner and outer edges of the tyre are wearing

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

Offside Front Inner edge of the tyre is wearing

Offside Rear Inner and outer edges of the tyre are wearing

Pass 27 Feb 2019 71,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from swept area before test (dash cam and sticker) ()

Rear 3rd row seat belts not fully inspected (seats folded and items in boot)

Pass 6 Mar 2018 57,211 miles

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,836 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 41,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 JZT is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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