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SL13 LRZ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,819 mi
Last recorded116,819 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 LRZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 116,819 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 104,578 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 102,939 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 102,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 98,768 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 89,166 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 89,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,571 miles

Rear 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 1 Dec 2020 69,559 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 69,546 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 23 May 2020 68,341 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 51,316 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 49,848 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 46,496 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 36,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 36,994 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

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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SL13 LRZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL13 LRZ, 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 SL13 LRZ registered?

SL13 LRZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 May 2013.

Is SL13 LRZ safe to buy?

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