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DE13 LWT

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,479 mi
Last recorded98,479 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 98,479 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 90,929 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 87,512 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

noise in steering

Fail 17 Sep 2024 87,511 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise to replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

noise in steering

o/s handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 2 Oct 2023 82,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear brakes have been hot

slight noise in steering

Fail 2 Oct 2023 82,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear brakes have been hot

slight noise in steering

Pass 3 Oct 2022 75,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres cracking in tread

slight noise in steering

Fail 3 Oct 2022 75,784 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres cracking in tread

slight noise in steering

Pass 22 Sep 2021 68,451 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 62,921 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 62,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 57,333 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 52,491 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 46,469 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 41,226 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 37,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear baby seat unable to test seatbelt

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 37,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear baby seat unable to test seatbelt

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fluid leak from clutch regulator valve

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 LWT is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LWT, 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 LWT registered?

DE13 LWT is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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