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LD13 LML

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,770 mi
Last recorded74,770 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD13 LML
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 74,770 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 74,770 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 69,446 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 69,446 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 62,448 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 55,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front pads wearing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear no.plate bulb lens missing

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 55,986 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing castle nut securing device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing castle nut securing device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front pads wearing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear no.plate bulb lens missing

Nearside Rear rear parking brake lagging in operation

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

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

Rear park brake leaver has little reserve travel adjustment or repair required

Pass 6 Apr 2022 49,226 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 40,803 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 34,352 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 30,253 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 25,151 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres getting low

Pass 11 May 2017 22,557 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 18,991 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 LML is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown 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 LML, 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 LML registered?

LD13 LML is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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