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LV13 NJE

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,948 mi
Last recorded110,948 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 NJE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 110,948 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 110,948 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 107,975 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 rear diff oil leaks

Fail 9 May 2025 107,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 rear diff oil leaks

Pass 4 May 2024 103,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 99,083 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 94,761 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 90,629 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 87,310 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,323 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 66,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,811 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2017 53,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,396 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 NJE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 NJE, 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 NJE registered?

LV13 NJE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is LV13 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV13 NJE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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