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SN13 LAE

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,000 mi
Last recorded102,000 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 LAE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 102,000 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 102,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2025 99,003 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 98,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 89,704 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 81,466 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 May 2022 70,918 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 59,334 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end dust covers cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 59,334 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's fitted in both halogen headlamps, also no self leveling or headlight cleaning system (4.1.4 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end dust covers cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 50,561 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end boots perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 50,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked in tread grooves, down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end boots perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread grooves and edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 42,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs lipped, pitted and corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 32,967 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking across tread

both rear tyres cracking across tread

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 27,516 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,408 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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SN13 LAE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SN13 LAE, 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 SN13 LAE registered?

SN13 LAE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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