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CU13 LXR

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,471 mi
Last recorded59,471 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 LXR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 59,471 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2024 54,844 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2024 54,838 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2023 48,984 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth low on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 46,406 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 42,233 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 37,267 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 33,504 miles

advise undertrays, arch covers, plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components within prescribed area

Fail 17 Feb 2020 33,503 miles

Offside Front 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))

advise undertrays, arch covers, plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components within prescribed area

Pass 19 Feb 2019 27,521 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 21,657 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 16,970 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 13,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

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 LXR 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 84.6%.

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 CU13 LXR, 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 CU13 LXR registered?

CU13 LXR is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is CU13 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU13 LXR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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