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LG13 FWU

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,378 mi
Last recorded44,378 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 44,378 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 35,613 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 35,330 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 34,499 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 32,270 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,435 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 28,897 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 28,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 26,376 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play note, slight free play suspected in steering arm, advise replacement soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 24,155 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 20,526 miles

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

Front wipers wearing

Pass 4 Mar 2016 17,014 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 FWU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG13 FWU registered?

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

Is LG13 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG13 FWU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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