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LD13 MZT

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,365 mi
Last recorded104,365 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 104,365 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight [inner pad stuck] ? (1.2.1 (f))

Rear hieght sensor broken ,

Fail 4 Aug 2026 104,365 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight [inner pad stuck] ? (1.2.1 (f))

Rear hieght sensor broken ,

Pass 11 Jul 2025 102,629 miles

Rear load sensor for headlamps damaged ,

Pass 29 Jul 2024 97,634 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 97,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2023 89,740 miles

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

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

Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil level close to minimum level

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Aug 2022 83,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 75,344 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 69,747 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 69,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 60,811 miles

Handbrake slightly tight

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 60,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected *DANGEROUS* (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake slightly tight

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 45,930 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 38,465 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 30,315 miles

engine covers fitted

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 MZT 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 73.3%.

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 MZT, 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 MZT registered?

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

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