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LG13 FBU

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,077 mi
Last recorded118,077 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 FBU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 118,077 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 108,442 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 98,293 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 88,749 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 78,898 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 70,813 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,491 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 51,033 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,294 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,130 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 FBU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

LG13 FBU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is LG13 FBU safe to buy?

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