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LC13 CDF

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,178 mi
Last recorded86,178 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 CDF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 86,178 miles

underside has signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2026 86,176 miles

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

underside has signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2025 82,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four corners at the inner arches swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 82,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (not attached to arb) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four corners at the inner arches swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 77,386 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 77,386 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 68,270 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 57,216 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 57,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 50,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint boot small split

Fail 18 Mar 2021 49,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint boot small split

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 45,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake reading low

Pass 14 Feb 2019 37,368 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 37,368 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 31,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 24,235 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,019 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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LC13 CDF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LC13 CDF, 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 LC13 CDF registered?

LC13 CDF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 June 2013.

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