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LP63 XBU

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,744 mi
Last recorded164,744 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP63 XBU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 164,744 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 164,424 miles

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

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

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 144,236 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 143,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2023 124,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover clips misaligned (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake slightly lower recorded effort than Offside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cut in outside side wall no cords/ ply exposed

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover clips misaligned (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged In door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Very slight damage to windscreen in swept area

Fail 3 Oct 2023 124,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover clips misaligned (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake slightly lower recorded effort than Offside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cut in outside side wall no cords/ ply exposed

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover clips misaligned (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged In door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Very slight damage to windscreen in swept area

Pass 21 Oct 2022 105,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 105,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 89,813 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 74,539 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 53,416 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,627 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,195 miles

Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 27,701 miles

both front tyres bald on edges advise to change

front brake pads close to legal limit

rear brake pads worn low

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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LP63 XBU is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LP63 XBU, 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 LP63 XBU registered?

LP63 XBU is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 September 2013.

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