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LC13 RFE

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,715 mi
Last recorded76,715 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 RFE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 76,715 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 67,590 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 64,745 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 64,744 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 60,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 54,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 225/5017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 50,599 miles

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

Offside Front slightly binding

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

Pass 21 May 2020 47,201 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 44,427 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 40,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 28,708 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 28,708 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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LC13 RFE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC13 RFE, 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

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What year was LC13 RFE registered?

LC13 RFE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 July 2013.

Is LC13 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 RFE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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