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AV13 LWF

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,315 mi
Last recorded102,315 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 LWF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 102,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 93,080 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 93,078 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 88,184 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 83,162 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 83,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 78,311 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 78,310 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 73,010 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 63,879 miles

235/55/ZR17/100H. OF 1.8 OR 4 NR 4 NF 1.6mm.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST LEGAL.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 52,687 miles

235/55/ZR18/100H. All 4mm.

Pass 24 May 2017 42,531 miles

235/55/R18/100H. Fronts 6mm. Rears 5mm.

Pass 26 May 2016 32,567 miles

235/55/R18/100H. Fronts 3mm. Rears 6mm.

Front Front pads will need replacing in around 500mls.

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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AV13 LWF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV13 LWF, 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 AV13 LWF registered?

AV13 LWF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 June 2013.

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