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LM13 ENJ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,973 mi
Last recorded93,973 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 ENJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 93,973 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mil tread depth

Offside Front tyre on 3.5 mil

engine oil on minimum

Fail 7 Nov 2025 93,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mil tread depth

Offside Front tyre on 3.5 mil

engine oil on minimum

Pass 12 Nov 2024 87,961 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

signs of oil leak underside vehicle closer check recommended asap

Pass 9 Nov 2023 83,236 miles

Offside rear brake check and service recommended asap signs of excessive heat on brake discs

Fail 9 Nov 2023 83,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear brake check and service recommended asap signs of excessive heat on brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2022 76,974 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 76,860 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative the switch appears to be broken, does not rotate! (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 70,883 miles

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

oil warning light on

Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,874 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracked. Also cut in tread but not down to canvas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 65,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracked. Also cut in tread but not down to canvas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 56,634 miles

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))

Parking brake level has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2019 56,634 miles

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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake level has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 43,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 33,351 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade requires att

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

front brake application slightly uneven

front brake discs worn

front tyres getting low

oil level on minimum

Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,021 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear indicator bars

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated still clears screen

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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LM13 ENJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LM13 ENJ, 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 LM13 ENJ registered?

LM13 ENJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 April 2013.

Is LM13 ENJ safe to buy?

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