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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

LG13 DXTMOT history

LG13 DXT is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 22 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 212,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LG13 DXT silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
212,061 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 DXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 DXT was last recorded at 212,061 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 16,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,384 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
16,677 miles
Average per year
15,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,061 miles
  • 2025 – 195,384 miles
  • 2024 – 176,815 miles
  • 2023 – 159,472 miles
  • 2022 – 142,106 miles
  • 2021 – 124,892 miles
  • 2020 – 108,497 miles
  • 2019 – 94,419 miles
  • 2018 – 74,504 miles
  • 2017 – 63,124 miles
  • 2016 – 44,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,061 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,061 miles (+16,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    212,061 miles
    Test number
    986863680864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass195,384 miles (+18,569)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    195,384 miles
    Test number
    982044787070
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes cracking / slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
  3. Pass176,815 miles (+17,343)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    176,815 miles
    Test number
    640037714657
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside lower arm inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
  4. Pass159,472 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    159,472 miles
    Test number
    653145639600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail159,468 miles (+17,362)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,468 miles
    Test number
    415857122980
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel effort low/no lock out (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of car saturated in engine oil residue/on limit now (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass142,106 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,106 miles
    Test number
    271306972676
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside front
  7. Fail142,102 miles (+17,210)1 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,102 miles
    Test number
    532948544525
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside front
  8. Pass124,892 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    124,892 miles
    Test number
    336543482318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,831 miles (+16,334)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,831 miles
    Test number
    432607458155
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass108,497 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,497 miles
    Test number
    768816310244
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge - On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail108,497 miles (+14,078)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,497 miles
    Test number
    638808755967
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge - On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass94,419 miles (+19,915)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,419 miles
    Test number
    744168795003
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNoise from steering when turning steering wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  13. Pass74,504 miles (+107)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,504 miles
    Test number
    989866318921
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres have slight cracks
  14. Fail74,397 miles (+11,273)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,397 miles
    Test number
    920679534883
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres have slight cracks
  15. Pass63,124 miles (+4,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,124 miles
    Test number
    663239307065
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & Under tray fitted
  16. Pass58,946 miles (+14,533)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,946 miles
    Test number
    452368208037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,413 miles
    Test number
    995817306141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG13 DXT

Does LG13 DXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 DXT is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 DXT?
The MOT on LG13 DXT is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 DXT done?
LG13 DXT was recorded at 212,061 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 15,868 miles a year.
Has LG13 DXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 DXT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LG13 DXT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LG13 DXT find?
LG13 DXT passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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