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CV13 LHF

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,025 mi
Last recorded134,025 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 LHF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 134,025 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 134,023 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 134,018 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2022 125,146 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 125,411 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 119,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,091 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 108,657 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 25 Jun 2020 108,657 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 17 Jun 2019 99,128 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 17 Jun 2019 99,123 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 25 Jun 2018 86,833 miles

can not check all items due to locations and cover etc

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise engine cover, undertray,and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

advise under side of vehicle dirty not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2016 61,587 miles

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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CV13 LHF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CV13 LHF, 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 CV13 LHF registered?

CV13 LHF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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