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LD13 AKO

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,787 mi
Last recorded118,787 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD13 AKO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 118,787 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 118,706 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 111,790 miles

Parking brake has only just met minimum requirements

Fail 1 Mar 2025 111,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 104,026 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 104,026 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 94,019 miles

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

Loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted but damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2022 84,279 miles

Large loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Undertray fitted but damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2022 84,279 miles

Large loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Undertray fitted but damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Refilled empty washer bottle. Tested OK. (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 72,224 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 61,231 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2019 51,338 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 25,090 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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LD13 AKO 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 71.4%.

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 LD13 AKO, 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 LD13 AKO registered?

LD13 AKO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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