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LG13 FZT

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

113,041 mi
Last recorded113,041 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 113,041 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 113,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 106,771 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 100,028 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 94,146 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 89,641 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 83,337 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Various suspension components slightly corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm on the inner edge (225/60/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.8 on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,254 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,099 miles

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

n/s rear tyre tread damaged

o/s front brake has slight drag

rear brake pads look worn but unable to assess properly

Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre has damage to tread

Fail 29 Mar 2017 38,110 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre has damage to tread

Pass 25 Mar 2016 27,817 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 27,814 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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 FZT is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black 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 FZT, 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 FZT registered?

LG13 FZT is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 April 2013.

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