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ST13 LFW

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,984 mi
Last recorded100,984 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST13 LFW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 100,984 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 95,280 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 89,933 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,861 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 20 Feb 2023 81,856 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 23 Feb 2022 72,405 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 63,642 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 63,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 54,416 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 49,975 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 41,936 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,884 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,531 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 LFW is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ST13 LFW, 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 ST13 LFW registered?

ST13 LFW is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is ST13 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST13 LFW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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