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Kia Sportage

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LO13 RCFMOT history

LO13 RCF is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 5 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 121,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LO13 RCF black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Sportage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
121,649 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO13 RCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO13 RCF was last recorded at 121,649 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 4,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2023: 110,649 miles, lower than 110,691 miles on 30 Oct 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
117,262 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,387 miles
Average per year
8,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,649 miles
  • 2024 – 117,262 miles
  • 2023 – 110,649 miles
  • 2022 – 103,136 miles
  • 2021 – 92,350 miles
  • 2020 – 84,952 miles
  • 2019 – 77,132 miles
  • 2018 – 65,628 miles
  • 2017 – 54,157 miles
  • 2016 – 44,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,649 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,649 miles (+4,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    121,649 miles
    Test number
    671352634315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass117,262 miles (+6,613)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,262 miles
    Test number
    316346008700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,649 miles (-42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,649 miles
    Test number
    104697408298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
  4. Fail110,691 miles (+7,555)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,691 miles
    Test number
    341525648815
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
  5. Pass103,136 miles (+229)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,136 miles
    Test number
    416974124572
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail102,907 miles (+10,557)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,907 miles
    Test number
    171655447905
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass92,350 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,350 miles
    Test number
    922178666243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  8. Fail92,318 miles (+7,366)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,318 miles
    Test number
    144292243397
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  9. Pass84,952 miles (+7,820)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,952 miles
    Test number
    691632250721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,132 miles (+11,504)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,132 miles
    Test number
    730034768864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,628 miles (+11,471)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,628 miles
    Test number
    549901904137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,157 miles (+9,737)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,157 miles
    Test number
    121333371240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,420 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,420 miles
    Test number
    999824767906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,101 miles
    Test number
    771627762766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LO13 RCF

Does LO13 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO13 RCF is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LO13 RCF?
The MOT on LO13 RCF is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO13 RCF done?
LO13 RCF was recorded at 121,649 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 8,287 miles a year.
Has LO13 RCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO13 RCF has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LO13 RCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LO13 RCF find?
LO13 RCF passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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