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L444 ACE

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,999 mi
Last recorded130,999 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 ACE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 130,999 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2025 123,557 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split, leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 123,555 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split, leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 110,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 89,711 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 83,635 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 77,898 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 73,629 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

hand brake lever travel noted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,041 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,187 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer faces badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,164 miles

rear wiper blade smearing

Fail 22 Apr 2016 47,164 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade smearing

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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L444 ACE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White 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 L444 ACE, 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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L444 ACE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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