MOT Status
ValidMileage
127,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge + has cut (no cords showing at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on inner edge + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge + has cut (no cords showing at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on inner edge + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and starting to loose grease but still preventing ingress of dirt... no play found in ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and starting to loose grease but still preventing ingress of dirt... no play found in ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L27 SAX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SAX, 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 SAX registered?
L27 SAX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2013.
Is L27 SAX safe to buy?
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