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LD13 GAO

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,704 mi
Last recorded145,704 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 145,704 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 145,660 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 140,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake performance poor

Fail 9 Jun 2025 140,252 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake performance poor

Pass 31 Jul 2024 131,787 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 131,787 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 118,639 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 107,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 107,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 97,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 92,250 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 82,631 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 69,305 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 69,305 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 54,322 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 GAO 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 LD13 GAO, 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 GAO registered?

LD13 GAO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 August 2013.

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