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LG13 FWS

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,609 mi
Last recorded103,609 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 103,609 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 103,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears require attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 98,905 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides,advise attention. ()

Pass 23 Mar 2024 93,043 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,381 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front outer edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear inner edge low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 76,443 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 76,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2021 67,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,799 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 51,442 miles

Engine oil level close to minimum

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,735 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect underside due to it being VERY wet

Pass 14 Mar 2017 33,742 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,951 miles

nail nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Feb 2016 27,950 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

nail nearside rear tyre

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 FWS is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

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

Is LG13 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG13 FWS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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