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LV13 ULS

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,605 mi
Last recorded68,605 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 ULS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 68,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, uneven wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm, uneven wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

both headlights, condensation, lenses fading,

Fail 10 Apr 2026 68,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, uneven wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fit new jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm, uneven wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

both headlights, condensation, lenses fading,

Pass 1 Apr 2025 63,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak, not excessive

Pass 4 Apr 2024 58,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak, not excessive

nearside and offside track rod ends, dust covers cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2023 54,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 49,441 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,725 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 40,576 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 40,457 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 34,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 29,005 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 18,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2016 18,467 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ULS is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

LV13 ULS is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is LV13 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV13 ULS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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