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L13 RNH

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,652 mi
Last recorded107,652 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 RNH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 107,652 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 96,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2024 88,918 miles

All steering / suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear assist arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear assist arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 88,918 miles

All steering / suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear assist arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear assist arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 79,413 miles

NEARSIDE TAILGATE BODY DAMAGE

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 23 May 2023 79,412 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT /LEAKING (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT / LEAKING (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LOWER /CENTER (3.2 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE TAILGATE BODY DAMAGE

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT LENS CRACKED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 17 Oct 2022 77,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18h Hankook (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 72,181 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,859 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,402 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 61,402 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake application uneven and low compared to offside.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 50,706 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 2 Sep 2017 41,794 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,317 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 RNH is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RNH, 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 RNH registered?

L13 RNH is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is L13 RNH safe to buy?

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