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LC13 VCU

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,307 mi
Last recorded112,307 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 VCU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 112,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 108,325 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 108,325 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 101,096 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 101,096 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,244 miles

Front both front lower arm rear mounts are perished and cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,587 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 49,512 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,355 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,860 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 25,831 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VCU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

LC13 VCU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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