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CU13 LXE

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,916 mi
Last recorded81,916 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 LXE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 81,916 miles

both front headlamps full of water

Fail 13 Sep 2025 81,916 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

both front headlamps full of water

Pass 23 Sep 2024 78,191 miles

Slight play in n/s inner steering rack end joint

Pass 8 Sep 2023 72,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre 10 years old

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 60,365 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 20 Sep 2021 60,365 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2020 52,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 43,126 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 35,966 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 35,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable position if punctured. ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 32,978 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 32,978 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside track rod end dust cover is deteriorating.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,500 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 22,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CU13 LXE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 CU13 LXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU13 LXE registered?

CU13 LXE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is CU13 LXE safe to buy?

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