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LC13 WFJ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,259 mi
Last recorded91,259 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 WFJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 91,259 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 87,774 miles

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

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

Front play detected steering column and or steering universal joints to rack

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) noisy ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) noisy ()

Fail 7 Aug 2024 87,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge and cuts around tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front play detected steering column and or steering universal joints to rack

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) noisy ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) noisy ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 83,924 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2022 80,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,439 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 71,823 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,884 miles

Rear Tyres age craced

Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,127 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 20 Apr 2016 31,779 miles

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 WFJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WFJ, 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 WFJ registered?

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

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