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J17 LBX

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,235 mi
Last recorded77,235 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 LBX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 77,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S and N/S rear belts ()

Fail 3 Oct 2025 77,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush has delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush has delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S and N/S rear belts ()

Pass 20 Sep 2024 67,039 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 58,354 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 50,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 45,995 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 42,436 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 40,567 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2018 36,296 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 36,296 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 30,126 miles

Engine cover and Undertray fitted

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 30,126 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine cover and Undertray fitted

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 20,841 miles

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

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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J17 LBX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J17 LBX, 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 J17 LBX registered?

J17 LBX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 November 2013.

Is J17 LBX safe to buy?

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