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LG13 DWJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,222 mi
Last recorded54,222 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 DWJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 54,222 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DAMAGED, LEAKING GREASE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 54,222 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DAMAGED, LEAKING GREASE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 51,350 miles

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly damaged, starting to leak grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 51,350 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly damaged, starting to leak grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 48,688 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 44,730 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 40,958 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 37,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 35,621 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 35,621 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 8 May 2019 31,758 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 27,884 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and tread cracked

n/s/f , o/s/f and n/s/r tyres tread cracked

Fail 5 May 2018 27,884 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and tread cracked

n/s/f , o/s/f and n/s/r tyres tread cracked

Pass 18 May 2017 26,511 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,191 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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LG13 DWJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc 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 LG13 DWJ, 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 LG13 DWJ registered?

LG13 DWJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is LG13 DWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG13 DWJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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