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LM13 JNJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,314 mi
Last recorded54,314 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 JNJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 54,314 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 54,173 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 53,731 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 53,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 51,124 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 49,766 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,541 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 33,447 miles

Offside Rear tyre, worn on inside edge.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2017 22,765 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 22,765 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 11,896 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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LM13 JNJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LM13 JNJ, 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

How do I check the history of LM13 JNJ?

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What year was LM13 JNJ registered?

LM13 JNJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 May 2013.

Is LM13 JNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM13 JNJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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