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LO13 TNF

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

173,730 mi
Last recorded173,730 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 TNF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 173,730 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 161,313 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 161,263 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2023 143,400 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 143,398 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 130,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 112,300 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 112,293 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 96,500 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 85,890 miles

Both track rod end covers worn and perished

Brake pedal rubber worn

Rear brakes worn

Fail 26 Jul 2019 81,449 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both track rod end covers worn and perished

Brake pedal rubber worn

Rear brakes worn

Pass 11 Jul 2018 64,455 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,854 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 36,497 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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LO13 TNF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc 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 TNF, 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 TNF registered?

LO13 TNF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 July 2013.

Is LO13 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO13 TNF 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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