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LR13 WCZ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,652 mi
Last recorded38,652 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 WCZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 38,652 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked with Yellow Chalk - 235/55/18 ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Cracking/Perishing - 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 38,652 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked with Yellow Chalk - 235/55/18 ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Cracking/Perishing - 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 35,922 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 35,922 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 33,565 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake Fluid Low

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 31,904 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Covers & shield fitted

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 31,899 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Covers & shield fitted

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 27,846 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 25,075 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 22,915 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2017 18,652 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 13 Apr 2016 13,999 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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LR13 WCZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR13 WCZ, 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 LR13 WCZ registered?

LR13 WCZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 April 2013.

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