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LM13 EFJ

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

89,741 mi
Last recorded89,741 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 EFJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 89,741 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 84,634 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 75,771 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 75,771 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2023 61,335 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 50,089 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 39,939 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,705 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 34,664 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 30,374 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 26,274 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,712 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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LM13 EFJ 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 LM13 EFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM13 EFJ registered?

LM13 EFJ is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 May 2013.

Is LM13 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM13 EFJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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