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L400 SDC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,819 mi
Last recorded83,819 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 SDC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 83,819 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 83,819 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 77,212 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 70,314 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 66,386 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 59,793 miles

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

can not pick up emissions

Pass 25 Nov 2020 52,714 miles

can not pick up emission

Pass 25 Nov 2019 45,645 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 35,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 26,866 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 19,370 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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L400 SDC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L400 SDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L400 SDC?

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What year was L400 SDC registered?

L400 SDC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 October 2013.

Is L400 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 SDC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L400 SDC have outstanding finance?

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