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LC13 RCY

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,062 mi
Last recorded87,062 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 RCY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 87,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 87,061 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 83,802 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2022 80,384 miles

Undertrays fitted

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 75,744 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 18 Dec 2020 71,797 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 68,052 miles

Rear slight axle diff oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear tyres getting worn

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

lower engine cover fitted

spare tyre in boot deflated

vehicle fitted with tow bar

Fail 6 Dec 2018 61,976 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction object hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear tyres getting worn

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

lower engine cover fitted

spare tyre in boot deflated

vehicle fitted with tow bar

Pass 24 Nov 2017 55,580 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pershing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak rear differential ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 46,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 46,239 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RCY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

LC13 RCY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 July 2013.

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