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AK13 LWR

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,586 mi
Last recorded106,586 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 LWR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 106,586 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 104,770 miles

Chips to screen

Nearside Front Mirror casing damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded and evidents of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded and evidents of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff damp

Fail 13 Nov 2024 104,770 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lateral suspension tie ball excessive play to inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chips to screen

Nearside Front Mirror casing damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded and evidents of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded and evidents of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff damp

Pass 13 Nov 2023 102,669 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches & chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perishing/ splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 102,668 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches & chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perishing/ splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 100,633 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 97,321 miles

Front brake pads approx 75% worn

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 93,577 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,978 miles

nsr tyre out of shape on inner edge..

Pass 7 Nov 2018 75,950 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 69,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 58,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,493 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 50,493 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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AK13 LWR is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 64,196 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 Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK13 LWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK13 LWR registered?

AK13 LWR is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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