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LC13 VHL

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,769 mi
Last recorded116,769 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 VHL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 116,769 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing Wishbone (5.3.6 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 106,464 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 101,943 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 101,943 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 95,105 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 95,105 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 87,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 87,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 80,236 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 74,160 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn hand break slight play (1.1.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 69,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both slightly reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes slight deterioation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

no acceleration detected on smoke test

Pass 5 Jul 2018 62,050 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 62,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,806 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,355 miles

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

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

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 VHL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

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

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