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DF62 LKV

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,593 mi
Last recorded112,593 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 LKV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 112,593 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 112,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 101,879 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded face on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

all inner brake pads hard to see

Pass 18 Dec 2023 89,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 78,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 70,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 63,772 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 54,791 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2.5mm

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

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 2 Jan 2019 41,559 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres staring to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2018 40,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 36,183 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,312 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 30,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LKV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DF62 LKV, 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 DF62 LKV registered?

DF62 LKV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 February 2013.

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