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LO13 RBF

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,578 mi
Last recorded97,578 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 RBF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 97,578 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 90,702 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 90,683 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 83,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 76,110 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 76,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tread / sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2022 66,259 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 66,100 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative when ignition is switched off (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 55,827 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 55,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 48,838 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside and offside front track rod end ball joint boots split

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet not working

Rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jul 2018 39,542 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2017 32,227 miles

Rear rear pads low

Pass 4 Jul 2016 21,339 miles

front tyres wearing edges

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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LO13 RBF 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 71.4%.

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 LO13 RBF, 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 LO13 RBF registered?

LO13 RBF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is LO13 RBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO13 RBF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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