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LX13 OHT

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,856 mi
Last recorded119,856 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 OHT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 119,856 miles

Exhaust/fuel tank heat shield loose

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides, O/S ON LIMIT and O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake backing plates corroded)(O/S ON LIMIT (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension has slight surface corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2026 119,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust/fuel tank heat shield loose

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides, O/S ON LIMIT and O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake backing plates corroded)(O/S ON LIMIT (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension has slight surface corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2025 110,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 110,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 103,454 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 93,406 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 93,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,995 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 81,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 71,360 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 71,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 64,645 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 64,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 52,102 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 41,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,973 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 30,811 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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LX13 OHT is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LX13 OHT, 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 LX13 OHT registered?

LX13 OHT is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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