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LG13 FDL

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,502 mi
Last recorded140,502 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 FDL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 140,502 miles

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2026 140,502 miles

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 136,455 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2024 130,220 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 130,208 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 5 Apr 2023 124,495 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 119,620 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 119,620 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing on locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing on locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 111,769 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 111,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 106,134 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,102 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 90,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 76,272 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,824 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 62,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,072 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 FDL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FDL, 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 FDL registered?

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

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