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DF62 LXP

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,255 mi
Last recorded113,255 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 LXP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2026 113,255 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2025 110,066 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 89,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 73,701 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 73,689 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

accelerator pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Oct 2020 66,204 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 66,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 54,321 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

headlight aim switch is defective

Fail 19 Apr 2019 54,321 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

headlight aim switch is defective

Pass 7 Mar 2018 47,708 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 47,584 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 40,632 miles

Emisions to clean to test

Fail 11 Feb 2017 40,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low both adjusters not working (1.8)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 40,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights switch not working ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 33,222 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 LXP is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LXP, 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 LXP registered?

DF62 LXP is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2013.

Is DF62 LXP safe to buy?

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