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LV13 UJC

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,585 mi
Last recorded131,585 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 UJC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 131,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2021 128,305 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 124,590 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 124,576 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 119,187 miles

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

Parking brake parameters only just met with little reserve travel left

Pass 14 Jul 2017 112,666 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 112,665 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 111,237 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake lever is high on travel. (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,399 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UJC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UJC, 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 UJC registered?

LV13 UJC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is LV13 UJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV13 UJC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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