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LC13 RGU

2013 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,425 mi
Last recorded61,425 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 RGU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 61,425 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges - Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 58,993 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 55,658 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 54,007 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 51,759 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 51,759 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 49,174 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 47,051 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 42,278 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 42,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 35,943 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge of tread

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 23,624 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2016 23,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 RGU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LC13 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

LC13 RGU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 July 2013.

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