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Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LG13 XAMMOT history

LG13 XAM is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 18 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 112,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LG13 XAM blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,118 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 XAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 XAM was last recorded at 112,118 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 4,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,899 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,219 miles
Average per year
8,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,118 miles
  • 2025 – 107,899 miles
  • 2024 – 95,562 miles
  • 2023 – 82,562 miles
  • 2022 – 73,143 miles
  • 2021 – 63,795 miles
  • 2020 – 54,580 miles
  • 2019 – 49,218 miles
  • 2018 – 43,652 miles
  • 2017 – 34,408 miles
  • 2016 – 25,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,118 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,118 miles (+4,219)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,118 miles
    Test number
    495800961785
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass107,899 miles (+12,337)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    107,899 miles
    Test number
    517520867140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass95,562 miles (+13,000)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,562 miles
    Test number
    639535341803
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal has a misting of oil surrounding it (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal has a misting of oil surrounding it (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  4. Pass82,562 miles (+9,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,562 miles
    Test number
    664603612165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass73,143 miles (+9,348)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,143 miles
    Test number
    614130767427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,795 miles (+9,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    63,795 miles
    Test number
    807331749804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass54,580 miles (+5,362)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    54,580 miles
    Test number
    225713005766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass49,218 miles (+5,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    49,218 miles
    Test number
    535529476053
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre soft
  9. Pass43,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,652 miles
    Test number
    558683811519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,652 miles (+9,244)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,652 miles
    Test number
    621916012217
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  11. Pass34,408 miles (+9,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,408 miles
    Test number
    690170522732
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Pass25,186 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,186 miles
    Test number
    622860376828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySmall chips on windscreen

Questions about LG13 XAM

Does LG13 XAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 XAM is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 XAM?
The MOT on LG13 XAM is valid until 20 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 XAM done?
LG13 XAM was recorded at 112,118 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 8,659 miles a year.
Has LG13 XAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 XAM has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LG13 XAM 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 XAM find?
LG13 XAM passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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