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L12 HDX

2023 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,079 mi
Last recorded27,079 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 HDX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 27,079 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2025 60,341 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 51,418 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 41,840 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 33,351 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 33,351 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 23,178 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 14,232 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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L12 HDX is a 2023 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L12 HDX, 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 3 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L12 HDX registered?

L12 HDX is a 2023 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 January 2023.

Is L12 HDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 HDX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L12 HDX have outstanding finance?

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