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LJ13 FJF

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,076 mi
Last recorded70,076 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 FJF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2025 70,076 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 50,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 47,188 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 38,373 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,322 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 24,090 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 FJF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FJF, 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 FJF registered?

LJ13 FJF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is LJ13 FJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ13 FJF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ13 FJF have outstanding finance?

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