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LV13 NJN

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,548 mi
Last recorded110,548 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 110,548 miles

Central Rear Heat shield above exhaust back box insecure

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Registration plate light lens missing

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 110,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre also has a cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Heat shield above exhaust back box insecure

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Registration plate light lens missing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 102,633 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate lenses missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 102,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate lenses missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 93,593 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 93,589 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 84,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape inner edge

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 78,149 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2021 73,109 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,586 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perish and cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavy lip on disc edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 52,358 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 37,661 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 14 Oct 2016 27,266 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 27,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 24,277 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 NJN is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LV13 NJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV13 NJN registered?

LV13 NJN is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is LV13 NJN safe to buy?

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