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SW62 LVG

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,426 mi
Last recorded104,426 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 LVG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 104,426 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 104,421 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition corroded and holed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 100,010 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 100,009 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 99,784 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 80,060 miles

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

Handbrake Just Meets Requirements

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,850 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 61,850 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,366 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 43,925 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 31,683 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres perished

slight play in offside inner track rod

Pass 25 Jan 2018 28,739 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 23,223 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 17,521 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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SW62 LVG is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW62 LVG, 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 SW62 LVG registered?

SW62 LVG is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is SW62 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 LVG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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