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LV13 LKD

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,886 mi
Last recorded119,886 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 LKD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 119,886 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 119,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water contamination (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 116,815 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2024 111,716 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 111,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 102,118 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 91,766 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mil tread depth

Nearside Rear tyre on 3-4 mil

Offside Front tyre on 3-4 mil

tracking wear on front tyres

Fail 9 Nov 2022 91,764 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mil tread depth

Nearside Rear tyre on 3-4 mil

Offside Front tyre on 3-4 mil

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 3 Nov 2021 79,323 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 71,406 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 71,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 65,489 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished +deep cut

Fail 9 Nov 2019 65,487 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on 3mil replacement recommended

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished +deep cut

Rear tyre perished on 2-3mil replacement recommended

parking brake service recommended

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2018 50,048 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,455 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 40,455 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,873 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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LV13 LKD 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 LV13 LKD, 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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LV13 LKD is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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