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BF51 LCF

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,582 mi
Last recorded95,582 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LCF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 95,582 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 95,579 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 87,745 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 77,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 67,358 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 57,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 47,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 35,790 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Sep 2018 35,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,584 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 21,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BF51 LCF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF51 LCF, 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.

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What year was BF51 LCF registered?

BF51 LCF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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