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RF13 LFE

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,405 mi
Last recorded114,405 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF13 LFE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 114,405 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 114,402 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 96,504 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 81,028 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 62,942 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 49,030 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 45,409 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 41,788 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 38,839 miles

All four tyres cracking in tread slightly

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 30,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread

Rear Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 15 Apr 2016 23,747 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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RF13 LFE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel 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 RF13 LFE, 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 RF13 LFE registered?

RF13 LFE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is RF13 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF13 LFE 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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