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L27 HST

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,090 mi
Last recorded105,090 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 HST
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 105,090 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 105,090 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 98,691 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 98,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 92,339 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,068 miles

Front PADS/DISCS GETTING LOW

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Rear PADS/DISCS GETTING LOW

Fail 18 Oct 2021 74,480 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,787 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 49,100 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,014 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on edges and on 2-3mm

Pass 11 Oct 2017 34,364 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 34,362 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 28,591 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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L27 HST is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 L27 HST, 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 L27 HST registered?

L27 HST is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 October 2013.

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