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AO13 LTY

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,460 mi
Last recorded144,460 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 LTY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 144,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 141,059 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 133,120 miles

oil residue engine areas

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

nearside parking brake effort lower than offside

Fail 12 Sep 2023 133,052 miles

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

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

nearside parking brake effort lower than offside

oil residue engine areas

Pass 6 Sep 2022 124,105 miles

undertray fitted prevents full inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2021 117,592 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 110,767 miles

Engine oil level high

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 103,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2018 97,514 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 93,290 miles

both front tyres showing signs of wear

front brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,199 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 86,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AO13 LTY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO13 LTY, 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 AO13 LTY registered?

AO13 LTY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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The MOT history for AO13 LTY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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