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LD13 NGN

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,076 mi
Last recorded105,076 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD13 NGN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 105,076 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 105,074 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 94,913 miles

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

slight knock in steering.

Pass 9 Jun 2022 83,679 miles

both track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2022 83,678 miles

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

both track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2021 75,054 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 69,423 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside track rod end dust cover perished

Fail 17 Jun 2020 69,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside track rod end dust cover perished

Pass 24 Jun 2019 63,165 miles

rear brake pads look to be getting thin.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 44,629 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 44,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are wearing on edges.

front brake discs are rusty.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 38,925 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,167 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 NGN is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NGN, 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 NGN registered?

LD13 NGN is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 May 2013.

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