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LX13 WXL

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,241 mi
Last recorded99,241 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 WXL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 99,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,945 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 91,514 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 91,514 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 87,451 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 82,703 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 73,373 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD RUBBER WORN/SPLIT

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Mar 2020 73,370 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHED( LOWER)

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD RUBBER WORN/SPLIT

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% ( JUST LEGAL ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AROUND 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,430 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP RUBBER WORN

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING IN THREAD PATTERN

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 58,430 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP RUBBER WORN

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING IN THREAD PATTERN

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST LEGAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,506 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 26,063 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,868 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 WXL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol 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 LX13 WXL, 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 WXL registered?

LX13 WXL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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