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LF13 OMA

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,121 mi
Last recorded98,121 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 OMA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 98,121 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 97,965 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 90,024 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 90,024 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction object removed from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 83,096 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 76,219 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 76,219 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,712 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 66,638 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,844 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 54,711 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 47,121 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 37,823 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 28,605 miles

2x Front Tyres Wearing on Inner and Outer Edges

Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OMA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OMA, 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 OMA registered?

LF13 OMA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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