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LJ13 FFC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,354 mi
Last recorded96,354 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 FFC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 96,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 May 2025 86,444 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 74,918 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 66,580 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 57,578 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 52,657 miles

Front Tyres starting to perish

Rear Tyres perished

Fail 11 Jun 2021 52,657 miles

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

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

Front Tyres starting to perish

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 5 Jun 2020 47,937 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 May 2019 40,956 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Front tyres getting low

Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,307 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 28,116 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 28,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 23,738 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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LJ13 FFC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LJ13 FFC, 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 LJ13 FFC registered?

LJ13 FFC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is LJ13 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ13 FFC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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