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DE13 LWS

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,190 mi
Last recorded93,190 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 LWS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 93,190 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 89,570 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt VERY TWISTED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM (225/60/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Nov 2024 89,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ,badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 89,532 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction , items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working , not working as intended , switch faulty (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements , switch faulty (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front , fog lamps not working as intended

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ,badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 84,518 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low

Fail 24 Nov 2023 84,514 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low

Pass 26 Nov 2022 80,804 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 80,804 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 76,537 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 68,464 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,480 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 57,479 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,355 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,642 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (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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DE13 LWS 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 66.7%.

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 DE13 LWS, 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 DE13 LWS registered?

DE13 LWS is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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