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HW62 LWR

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,335 mi
Last recorded114,335 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW62 LWR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 114,335 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 114,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 99,151 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 99,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 90,325 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 81,895 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 70,451 miles

Headlights got water in them. Advise replacement.

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 61,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2021 61,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 59,025 miles

Rear tyres unevenly worn inner edges

Fail 4 Aug 2020 59,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear tyres unevenly worn inner edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,459 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 44,899 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 37,871 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 37,871 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 32,977 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 25,841 miles

emissions passed zero meter readings no print out availble

front brake pads at 4mm

Fail 30 Dec 2015 25,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions passed zero meter readings no print out availble

front brake pads at 4mm

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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HW62 LWR is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HW62 LWR, 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 HW62 LWR registered?

HW62 LWR is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 January 2013.

Is HW62 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW62 LWR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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