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LX13 OJC

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,000 mi
Last recorded102,000 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 OJC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 102,000 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 99,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 91,778 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 86,495 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 84,164 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,328 miles

Both rear tyre treads on/close to legal limit.

Nearside handbrake not locking up.

Offside front driveshaft , damp around inner c/v boot.

Rear brake pads appear dead on minimum for mot pass, recc further investigation.

Pass 3 Oct 2019 60,926 miles

Rear brake pads around 80% worn.

Pass 20 Oct 2018 45,923 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 45,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,538 miles

Front brake pads around 70% worn

Brake fluid slightly low

Nearside front tyre tread dead on legal limit

Offside front tyre tread close to legal limit

Wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2016 20,398 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 16,881 miles

Front 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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LX13 OJC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OJC, 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 LX13 OJC registered?

LX13 OJC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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