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LD13 LKJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,120 mi
Last recorded98,120 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 98,120 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 97,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,674 miles

front windscreen chipped offside

Fail 4 Mar 2025 79,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front windscreen chipped offside

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 77,304 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 74,623 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 71,412 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 71,387 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 67,597 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 62,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 51,196 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 42,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,242 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 16 Apr 2016 29,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LKJ 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 LD13 LKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD13 LKJ registered?

LD13 LKJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is LD13 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD13 LKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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