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LG63 VRJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,958 mi
Last recorded125,958 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG63 VRJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 125,958 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 125,915 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 117,199 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 107,333 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 98,023 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 98,022 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 97,816 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,757 miles

Clutch Operation Poor

Pass 20 Dec 2019 86,405 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 86,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 77,906 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 66,385 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 66,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 48,466 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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LG63 VRJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG63 VRJ, 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 LG63 VRJ registered?

LG63 VRJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 November 2013.

Is LG63 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG63 VRJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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