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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LG13 XAKMOT history

LG13 XAK is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 18 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 154,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LG13 XAK black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
154,214 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 XAK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 XAK was last recorded at 154,214 miles on 1 May 2026, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,125 miles · 25 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
10,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,214 miles
  • 2025 – 145,491 miles
  • 2024 – 137,047 miles
  • 2023 – 128,653 miles
  • 2022 – 118,420 miles
  • 2021 – 109,527 miles
  • 2020 – 104,727 miles
  • 2019 – 95,236 miles
  • 2018 – 79,157 miles
  • 2017 – 62,527 miles
  • 2016 – 46,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,214 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear lower arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear lower arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,214 miles (+89)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    154,214 miles
    Test number
    322100011208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail154,125 miles (+8,634)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,125 miles
    Test number
    662274951169
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass145,491 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    145,491 miles
    Test number
    663008146275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  4. Fail145,485 miles (+8,438)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,485 miles
    Test number
    264781897680
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  5. Pass137,047 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    137,047 miles
    Test number
    561131837890
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn/starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished/cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met

  6. Fail137,045 miles (+8,392)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,045 miles
    Test number
    816518921283
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at banjo connection (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush separating/excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn/starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted, scored & signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished/cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,653 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,653 miles
    Test number
    157355512046
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail128,653 miles (+10,233)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,653 miles
    Test number
    549701904971
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass118,420 miles (+8,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,420 miles
    Test number
    906606843950
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  10. Pass109,527 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,527 miles
    Test number
    955624006827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,526 miles (+4,799)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,526 miles
    Test number
    473528251966
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  12. Pass104,727 miles (+9,491)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    104,727 miles
    Test number
    890203326023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,236 miles (+16,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2020
    Odometer
    95,236 miles
    Test number
    687302135878
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass79,157 miles (+16,630)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,157 miles
    Test number
    710933254088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,527 miles
    Test number
    678460237865
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail62,527 miles (+16,166)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,527 miles
    Test number
    976039673707
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass46,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    322831233474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LG13 XAK

Does LG13 XAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 XAK is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 XAK?
The MOT on LG13 XAK is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 XAK done?
LG13 XAK was recorded at 154,214 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 10,775 miles a year.
Has LG13 XAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 XAK has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 XAK 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 XAK find?
LG13 XAK passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear outer brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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