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LO08 BEA

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,153 mi
Last recorded95,153 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 BEA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 95,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 93,037 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 93,036 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 91,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 90,212 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 88,698 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 86,224 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 83,625 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 83,625 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 78,557 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 72,728 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,029 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,743 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 63,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LO08 BEA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LO08 BEA, 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 LO08 BEA registered?

LO08 BEA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 May 2013.

Is LO08 BEA safe to buy?

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