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LK13 YFF

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,960 mi
Last recorded85,960 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 YFF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 85,960 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front leaking grease recommend (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear worn inner edge second skin and cracking tearing (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn inner edge second skin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 83,234 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear worn inner edge down to second skin in part (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2023 80,745 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 78,416 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside front and dust cover deteriorated slight leak of grease (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside front and duet cover deteriorated slight leak of grease (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 75,433 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 75,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 66,721 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 54,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 37,938 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 31,333 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 22,848 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 16,018 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 YFF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YFF, 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 LK13 YFF registered?

LK13 YFF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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