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P33 LTA

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,745 mi
Last recorded108,745 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 LTA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 108,745 miles

Central General underbody corrosion

Central Steering rack has free play

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 153,572 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 92,199 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Needs attention ASAP !! (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 92,199 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Needs attention ASAP !! (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 128,398 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 128,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 78,186 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 74,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly close to legal limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 74,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly close to legal limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 86,623 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 68,323 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 68,293 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 73,326 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Oct 2020 61,027 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements bolt position changes d to a b (0.1 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 61,812 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 46,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test stuff hanging from interior mirror ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 46,863 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,178 miles

Spare tyre defective Cords showing on inner edge ()

Pass 29 May 2018 36,578 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 36,758 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,908 miles

both front tyres tread surfaces distorted

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 16 Jan 2017 25,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 25,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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P33 LTA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P33 LTA, 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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P33 LTA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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