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LG13 VNW

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,453 mi
Last recorded91,453 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 91,453 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 88,326 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 88,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 76,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (225/60r17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx 3mm and perished (225/60r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx 2mm and perished (225/60r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (225/60r17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 65,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 62,792 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 53,708 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 47,739 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,872 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre heavily perishing/nail in tread

Rear Both tyres perishing/starting to split

Fail 26 Mar 2018 34,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre heavily perishing/nail in tread

Rear Both tyres perishing/starting to split

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,282 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 22,747 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 VNW is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

LG13 VNW is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is LG13 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG13 VNW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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