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LK13 YFA

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,990 mi
Last recorded97,990 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 YFA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 97,990 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2026 97,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 94,082 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 83,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 75,483 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 72,971 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable

Pass 29 Jul 2021 70,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 67,132 miles

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

Transmission light on

Pass 14 Mar 2019 63,123 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,286 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 46,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 24,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 9,934 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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LK13 YFA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc 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 LK13 YFA, 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 LK13 YFA registered?

LK13 YFA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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