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LC13 VHT

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,388 mi
Last recorded102,388 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 102,388 miles

Bonnet secondary catch seized

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 101,697 miles

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

bonnet secondry catch seized

Fail 4 Dec 2024 101,697 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet secondry catch seized

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 97,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 88,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 78,600 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 69,095 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 60,726 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 60,726 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front bonnet secondary catch partially seized

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 56,922 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 47,035 miles

Rear both tyres cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2017 37,767 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 37,767 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 28,597 miles

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

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

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 VHT is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc 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 VHT, 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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LC13 VHT is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 July 2013.

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