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DF62 LJV

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,834 mi
Last recorded82,834 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 LJV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 82,834 miles

front brake pads worn low 3mm/discs worn

front lower wishbones rear bushes worn

front tyres worn to min requirement

n/s/f TRE worn

n/s/r parking brake lazy

rear brake pads worn low 4-5mm discs okay

Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,797 miles

fog l;amp switch sticking intermittently

front tyres worn low 2.5 mm edges

parking brake lever catching on console trim

wipers worn

Fail 26 Jan 2022 72,797 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fog l;amp switch sticking intermittently

front tyres worn low 2.5 mm edges

n/s/r parking brake lazy

o/s/r brake slight binding

parking brake lever catching on console trim

wipers worn

Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,463 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 60,932 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Dec 2019 60,867 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2018 54,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 48,967 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 41,708 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 41,708 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2016 37,145 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 33,908 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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DF62 LJV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF62 LJV, 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

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What year was DF62 LJV registered?

DF62 LJV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 January 2013.

Is DF62 LJV safe to buy?

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