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LF13 ULS

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,558 mi
Last recorded112,558 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 ULS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 112,558 miles

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

Nearside 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 13 Dec 2023 107,332 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 102,589 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 98,446 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 97,815 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 95,866 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tred and sidewalls.

Fail 29 Feb 2020 95,866 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

Unable to check rear brake pads (possibly low)

both rear tyres cracking on tred and sidewalls.

Pass 2 Mar 2019 84,994 miles

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

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

rear brake pads worn to approx 3mm

Pass 3 Mar 2018 73,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 60,156 miles

front brake pads about 3mm remaining

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ULS is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 LF13 ULS, 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 LF13 ULS registered?

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

Is LF13 ULS safe to buy?

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