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LG13 FDO

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,441 mi
Last recorded77,441 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 FDO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 77,441 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2026 77,422 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 77,420 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 71,383 miles

both front tyres tread depth low 215/70/16

both front wiper blades deteriorating, covered in pollen and tree debris

both rear brake disks corroding significantly on outer face

both rear tyres perishing on tread area

general corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

offside front and both rear suspension coil spring corroding

offside rear brake slight fluctuation on application

Pass 2 Apr 2024 64,963 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) off side and near side ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured off side and near side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 64,963 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) off side and near side ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured off side and near side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 58,002 miles

nearside and offside rear coil spring corroding

nearside front tyre tread depth at 2mm. 215/70/16

offside front tyre tread depth at 2.5mm. 215/70/16

Pass 13 Apr 2022 54,034 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2022 54,034 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2021 47,465 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 47,465 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2020 43,757 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slight peeling but no play detected

nearside rear brake disks lipped but serviceable

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brake disks wearing

Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,689 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 8 Apr 2019 38,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions too clean to register

nearside and offside front tyres tread depth very close to legal limit

Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,487 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,118 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 13 Apr 2016 20,193 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 20,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle leaking (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FDO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FDO, 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 FDO registered?

LG13 FDO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is LG13 FDO safe to buy?

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