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LX13 WXP

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,496 mi
Last recorded97,496 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 97,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 May 2026 97,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 91,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 87,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 87,009 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 81,979 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 78,097 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 78,097 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 72,122 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 72,122 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 63,941 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 63,941 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 55,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 49,166 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 43,488 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 43,488 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WXP 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 WXP, 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 WXP registered?

LX13 WXP is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is LX13 WXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX13 WXP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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