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Orange · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc

LG13 FZLMOT history

LG13 FZL is an orange diesel Kia Sportage first used on 1 Apr 2013. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 121,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

LG13 FZL orange Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
121,252 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 FZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LG13 FZL was last recorded at 121,252 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 11,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,802 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,450 miles
Average per year
9,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,252 miles
  • 2025 – 109,802 miles
  • 2024 – 95,095 miles
  • 2023 – 84,926 miles
  • 2022 – 78,247 miles
  • 2021 – 68,362 miles
  • 2020 – 60,197 miles
  • 2019 – 51,855 miles
  • 2018 – 42,992 miles
  • 2017 – 35,242 miles
  • 2016 – 25,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail121,252 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail121,252 miles (+11,450)6 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,252 miles
    Test number
    765380022478
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass109,802 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,802 miles
    Test number
    611956687984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail109,802 miles (+14,707)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,802 miles
    Test number
    310032787915
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lateral link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lateral link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass95,095 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,095 miles
    Test number
    903698804764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail95,091 miles (+10,165)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,091 miles
    Test number
    663274061966
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass84,926 miles (+6,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,926 miles
    Test number
    700644366158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass78,247 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,247 miles
    Test number
    672796064249
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Fail78,182 miles (+9,820)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,182 miles
    Test number
    942949800755
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass68,362 miles (+2,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,362 miles
    Test number
    759187170126
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  10. Pass65,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,722 miles
    Test number
    742255655304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail65,722 miles (+5,525)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,722 miles
    Test number
    161613754501
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass60,197 miles (+8,342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,197 miles
    Test number
    565900991006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass51,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,855 miles
    Test number
    588006231328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,855 miles (+8,863)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,855 miles
    Test number
    893830451672
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  15. Pass42,992 miles (+7,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,992 miles
    Test number
    210751810649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass35,242 miles (+9,911)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,242 miles
    Test number
    128809399159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,331 miles
    Test number
    877434708174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG13 FZL

Does LG13 FZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LG13 FZL expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LG13 FZL?
The MOT on LG13 FZL expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LG13 FZL done?
LG13 FZL was recorded at 121,252 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 9,162 miles a year.
Has LG13 FZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 FZL has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 FZL 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 FZL find?
LG13 FZL failed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 6 major defects and 16 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring pan; offside front headlamp aim too low, and 19 more.

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