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LT13 XME

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,001 mi
Last recorded51,001 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT13 XME
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 51,001 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 49,817 miles

Steering column shaft nook noise

Fail 28 Mar 2025 49,817 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column shaft nook noise

Pass 22 Mar 2024 47,031 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 47,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 44,531 miles

steering rack noisy

Fail 27 Mar 2023 44,531 miles

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))

steering rack noisy

Pass 11 Mar 2022 41,259 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,179 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 35,580 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 31,035 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 31,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 26,882 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 22,374 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 22,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 17,797 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 17,797 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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LT13 XME is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LT13 XME, 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 LT13 XME registered?

LT13 XME is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 March 2013.

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