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L13 HEJ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,133 mi
Last recorded72,133 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 HEJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 72,133 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 65,030 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 65,030 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 58,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 52,653 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 48,676 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inside edge

Pass 8 Feb 2021 41,685 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 34,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 27,390 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 20,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 13,232 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 12,341 miles

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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L13 HEJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L13 HEJ, 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 L13 HEJ registered?

L13 HEJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is L13 HEJ safe to buy?

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