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LG13 FBV

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,692 mi
Last recorded88,692 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 88,692 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight knocking from steering

Fail 9 Sep 2024 88,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight knocking from steering

Pass 4 Sep 2023 80,683 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated

slight knock from steering

Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,428 miles

knock/clunk from steering column area. When steering wheel turned slightly.

Fail 6 Sep 2022 74,428 miles

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

knock/clunk from steering column area. When steering wheel turned slightly.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 67,107 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 67,106 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front 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))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 64,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jan 2020 55,313 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 44,913 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 29 Dec 2017 37,097 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 28,051 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 21,991 miles

child seat fitted nsr

nail in osr tyre

wipers poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FBV 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 76.9%.

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 FBV, 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 FBV registered?

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

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