2013 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · LR13 LBA
2013 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 206,861 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LR13 LBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2024
- 206,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR13 LBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Sportage (LR13 LBA) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn raer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LR13 LBA Mileage History
- 15/07/2022120,331 mi
- 17/07/2023159,918 mi+39,587 mi
- 09/07/2024205,031 mi+45,113 mi
- 22/07/2024206,780 mi+1,749 mi
- 23/07/2024206,861 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 42,775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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