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LC13 HNK

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,533 mi
Last recorded122,533 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 HNK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 122,533 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Arm corroded

Offside Rear Arm corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2026 122,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Arm corroded

Offside Rear Arm corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2025 116,789 miles

Corrosion all over vehicle

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

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

Rear Coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 116,789 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion all over vehicle

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

Nearside Front Wheel binding

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

Rear Coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 110,549 miles

Front Fog lamps inoperative

Fail 26 Oct 2023 110,548 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Fog lamps inoperative

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Oct 2022 99,834 miles

Front Front fog lamps inoperative, and no tell tale showing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 99,834 miles

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

Front Front fog lamps inoperative, and no tell tale showing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,434 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 74,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,531 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 42,794 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 42,794 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,464 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 15,254 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 HNK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HNK, 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 HNK registered?

LC13 HNK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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