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LO63 FTU

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,109 mi
Last recorded102,109 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO63 FTU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 102,109 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 99,439 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 99,439 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 94,457 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 94,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2023 93,348 miles

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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 86,966 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 81,893 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 76,446 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 76,446 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 64,127 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jan 2020 64,127 miles

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2019 48,185 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

handbrake travel

Fail 9 Jan 2019 48,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Jan 2018 35,296 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 35,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 17,885 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 17,735 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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LO63 FTU is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LO63 FTU, 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 LO63 FTU registered?

LO63 FTU is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 December 2013.

Is LO63 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO63 FTU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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