2013 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · RF13 LCM
2013 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 97,980 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,980 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.
RF13 LCM Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 97,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF13 LCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Sportage (RF13 LCM) between February 2016 and September 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
RF13 LCM Mileage History
- 16/02/201629,834 mi
- 09/02/201738,956 mi+9,122 mi
- 08/02/201847,211 mi+8,255 mi
- 14/02/201953,919 mi+6,708 mi
- 01/02/202060,215 mi+6,296 mi
- 28/09/202062,409 mi+2,194 mi
- 01/10/202168,450 mi+6,041 mi
- 29/09/202274,331 mi+5,881 mi
- 22/09/202381,667 mi+7,336 mi
- 26/09/202490,667 mi+9,000 mi
- 26/09/202490,667 mi
- 30/09/202597,980 mi+7,313 mi
Average of roughly 7,083 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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