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LV13 LKM

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,494 mi
Last recorded56,494 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 LKM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 56,494 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 55,263 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 54,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 50,570 miles

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

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 30 May 2023 50,578 miles

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

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 30 May 2022 46,290 miles

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORRISION

Fail 27 May 2022 46,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR FLICKERING / DAMAGED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORRISION

Pass 28 May 2021 39,703 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD AROUND 70% WORN

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2020 36,804 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2020 36,804 miles

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

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN THREAD PATTERN

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2019 31,174 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED /CRACKING IN THREAD PATTERN

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR LENS CRACKED CONDENSATION IN LENS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2019 31,174 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED /CRACKING IN THREAD PATTERN

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR LENS CRACKED CONDENSATION IN LENS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2018 25,557 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 20,948 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 14,756 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 LKM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 LV13 LKM, 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 LV13 LKM registered?

LV13 LKM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 April 2013.

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