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GL62 LYV

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,023 mi
Last recorded105,023 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 LYV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 105,023 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 99,764 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 94,396 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 88,867 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 82,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 76,472 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 71,212 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 61,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres cracked

front brake discs lipped

noted minor knock from steering

Fail 15 Jan 2019 61,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres cracked

front brake discs lipped

noted minor knock from steering

Pass 22 Jan 2018 52,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front windscreen wiper split

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread

nearside rear tyre outer wall cut

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 30 Jan 2017 43,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 32,008 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear 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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GL62 LYV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GL62 LYV, 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 GL62 LYV registered?

GL62 LYV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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The MOT history for GL62 LYV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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