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L7 SEM

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,721 mi
Last recorded78,721 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 SEM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 78,721 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 69,057 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 65,262 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2022 59,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 51,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 45,489 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 40,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 33,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 33,638 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,299 miles

Slight perishing in both the rear tyre treads

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,076 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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L7 SEM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc 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 L7 SEM, 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 L7 SEM registered?

L7 SEM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 July 2013.

Is L7 SEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 SEM 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.

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