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L27 SAX

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,441 mi
Last recorded127,441 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 SAX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 127,441 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 127,436 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 125,122 miles

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))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 125,122 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 117,036 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 110,058 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,519 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,937 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2019 86,082 miles

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))

Fail 9 May 2019 86,082 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2018 66,707 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 66,707 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2017 49,689 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2016 32,996 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 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.

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