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LO13 RCX

2013 Kia Sorento

Brown Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,199 mi
Last recorded157,199 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 RCX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 157,199 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm of friction material left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 157,199 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm of friction material left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm of friction material left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 145,806 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 132,848 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 122,483 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 122,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 112,666 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 103,852 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 103,852 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 86,602 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 71,447 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 57,482 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,401 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Jun 2016 47,398 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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LO13 RCX is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Brown with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LO13 RCX, 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 LO13 RCX registered?

LO13 RCX is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 July 2013.

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