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ST13 LFJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,015 mi
Last recorded100,015 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST13 LFJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 100,015 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 93,787 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 88,759 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 88,685 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 81,571 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,737 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 61,738 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 61,573 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,480 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,930 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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ST13 LFJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST13 LFJ, 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 ST13 LFJ?

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What year was ST13 LFJ registered?

ST13 LFJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is ST13 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST13 LFJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST13 LFJ have outstanding finance?

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