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LN13 HNC

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,951 mi
Last recorded76,951 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN13 HNC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 76,951 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 70,331 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 65,805 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 61,379 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 61,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 57,810 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 53,578 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 53,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 53,403 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 45,953 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 45,930 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 38,789 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 31,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 25,134 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 25,134 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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LN13 HNC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LN13 HNC, 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 LN13 HNC registered?

LN13 HNC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is LN13 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN13 HNC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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