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L13 CJJ

1996 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,248 mi
Last recorded118,248 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 CJJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 118,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 118,119 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 115,247 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 112,938 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 112,938 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 110,466 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside rear door step slightly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2010 110,434 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside rear door step slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 107,609 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 107,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

fuel lines incorrectly fitted at rear

Pass 22 Jan 2008 106,065 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 106,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 104,350 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 104,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 10,238 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 102,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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L13 CJJ is a 1996 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1996 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 84,853 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 L13 CJJ, 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 30 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L13 CJJ registered?

L13 CJJ is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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