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LG13 DYY

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,948 mi
Last recorded48,948 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 DYY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 48,948 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 48,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 46,792 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 43,015 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 39,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 36,486 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 33,321 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2020 31,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 27,026 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 24,329 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 20,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DYY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LG13 DYY, 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 DYY registered?

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

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