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L15 GJJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,048 mi
Last recorded86,048 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 GJJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 86,048 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded off mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps damp inside lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes cracked/deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear general corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 24 Nov 2025 86,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split/torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split/torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split/torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever has high travel (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded off mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps damp inside lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes cracked/deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear general corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 21 Nov 2024 79,520 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 71,882 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 64,876 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 58,857 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 54,081 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2019 45,445 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 34,226 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 34,174 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 26,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2016 17,609 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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L15 GJJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L15 GJJ, 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 L15 GJJ registered?

L15 GJJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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