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C5 LDN

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,104 mi
Last recorded67,104 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 LDN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 67,104 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 66,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 62,816 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 62,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 57,999 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres show signs of cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 57,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres show signs of cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 53,838 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 50,636 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 45,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 24 Apr 2020 41,214 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking/perished on tread (no cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,439 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres tread showing signs of cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 36,439 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres tread showing signs of cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 30,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 30,799 miles

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

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 24,974 miles

child seat x2 fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2016 18,871 miles

child seats x2 fitted at time of test

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nail in offside front tyre centre tread

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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C5 LDN is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C5 LDN, 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 C5 LDN registered?

C5 LDN is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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