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LF13 OKZ

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,395 mi
Last recorded121,395 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 OKZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 121,395 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 111,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2023 107,199 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 107,158 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 100,056 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 100,053 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 88,199 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,094 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 57,105 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,377 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn on limit

Fail 24 Feb 2017 44,130 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn on limit

Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,937 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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LF13 OKZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LF13 OKZ, 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 LF13 OKZ registered?

LF13 OKZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is LF13 OKZ safe to buy?

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