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SN13 LBA

2013 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,043 mi
Last recorded105,043 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2013 Kia Sorento68,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 LBA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 105,043 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 105,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 92,572 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2022 92,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2021 80,384 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 70,679 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 70,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 61,242 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 61,195 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,058 miles

Rear Wiper blade torn.

Various covers fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,577 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Diff mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,777 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 31,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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SN13 LBA is a 2013 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SN13 LBA, 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 SN13 LBA registered?

SN13 LBA is a 2013 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is SN13 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN13 LBA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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