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LP13 MKN

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,961 mi
Last recorded78,961 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP13 MKN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 78,961 miles

Front parking brake require and adjustment

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 77,168 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 75,329 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 68,456 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 68,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 56,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 46,792 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 46,792 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 39,680 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 26,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 15,046 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 13,369 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 12,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has slight curb damage to outer side wall

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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LP13 MKN is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc 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 LP13 MKN, 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 LP13 MKN registered?

LP13 MKN is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 July 2013.

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