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LF13 OPB

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,930 mi
Last recorded109,930 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 OPB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 109,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm - very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 109,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm - very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 101,187 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 89,720 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 89,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 68,643 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 60,434 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Dec 2019 60,434 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 47,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 36,008 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 29,163 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 20,773 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 OPB is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OPB, 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 OPB registered?

LF13 OPB is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is LF13 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 OPB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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