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LC13 VHW

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,286 mi
Last recorded74,286 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 VHW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2026 74,286 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL COMPONENTS LOOK TO BE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 72,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively look lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively look lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2023 70,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm in places

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 67,931 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 65,423 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 63,552 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,061 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 45,926 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 36,775 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 17 Jun 2016 29,185 miles

Offside Rear brake slight binding.

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 VHW is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

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

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