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MV13 LZJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,659 mi
Last recorded120,659 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV13 LZJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 120,659 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 111,281 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 101,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm on legal limit need changing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm on legal limit need changing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 84,787 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 73,035 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 73,032 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 61,407 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 53,971 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,484 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,419 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 35,522 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 25 Feb 2017 35,522 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 28,373 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 28,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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MV13 LZJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MV13 LZJ, 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 MV13 LZJ registered?

MV13 LZJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is MV13 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV13 LZJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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