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L23 MLL

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,624 mi
Last recorded116,624 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 MLL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 116,624 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 112,430 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 107,552 miles

Nearside parking brake requires service/ adjustment

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 102,128 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 97,928 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 93,039 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 89,329 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 89,329 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 63,759 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 63,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres starting to crack around tread

Pass 27 Jan 2017 49,710 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 35,999 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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L23 MLL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L23 MLL, 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 L23 MLL registered?

L23 MLL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 February 2013.

Is L23 MLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 MLL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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