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LC13 FVV

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,619 mi
Last recorded82,619 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 FVV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 82,619 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 82,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 78,338 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 73,598 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 73,596 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 68,237 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive G/Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake level Excess Travel

Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,214 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight play in handbrake lever

Pass 16 Apr 2019 60,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,668 miles

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

passed emission test with low smoke levels

Fail 6 Apr 2018 49,659 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

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

passed emission test with low smoke levels

Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,955 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre Has nail in

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Apr 2016 33,498 miles

Braking system leaking Clutch pressure release valve (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre Has nail in

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

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 FVV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FVV, 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 FVV registered?

LC13 FVV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 June 2013.

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