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LF13 UMS

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,849 mi
Last recorded52,849 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 UMS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 52,849 miles

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

corrosion to front suspension

corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 17 Jun 2026 52,801 miles

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

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

corrosion to front suspension

corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 4 Jul 2025 51,612 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bonnet secondary catch seized

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering slightly pulling to left on road test

Pass 24 Sep 2024 48,246 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 40,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 36,261 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 34,099 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 34,099 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 32,279 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

rear brake discs pitted on inner face

rear subframe and lower arms getting rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2019 28,926 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,991 miles

rear brake discs pitted on inner face

rear brake pads getting worn

Fail 21 Mar 2018 25,991 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs pitted on inner face

rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 3 Apr 2017 22,202 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 18,817 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 UMS is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UMS, 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 UMS registered?

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

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