2013 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · SN13 LBA
2013 KIA Sorento (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 105,043 miles. MOT expired on 02 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SN13 LBA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2023
- 105,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN13 LBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Sorento (SN13 LBA) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SN13 LBA Mileage History
- 18/04/202292,572 mi
- 21/04/202292,572 mi
- 27/04/2023105,043 mi+12,471 mi
- 27/04/2023105,043 mi
Average of roughly 12,169 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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